The feasibility of using microwave instruments to scan the world's oceans from space in order to obtain scientific data for oceanographers, meteorologists, and commercial users of the seas will be demonstrated during the mission of the Seasat A satellite which will be launched into an 800 kilometer high near circular orbit by an Agena Atlas-Agena launch vehicle. The satellite configuration, its payload, and data collection and processing capabilities are described as well as the launch vehicle system.


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    Title :

    NASA satellite to study earth's oceans from space


    Publication date :

    1978-05-26


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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