Thanks to new research from JPL, it is now easier to accurately track snowmelt -- water from snowpacks that melt in spring -- in mountainous regions.
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EARTH IMAGES from the JPL Photojournal
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra satellite captured this view several days after an ice bridge ruptured.
Active Cavity Irradiance Monitor Satellite
Monitors total sun energy that reaches Earth.
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Atmospheric Infrared Sounder on Aqua satellite
Measures air and surface temperature, clouds, humidity.
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Microwave Limb Sounder on Aura satellite
Improves understanding of ozone and precursors.
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Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer on Aura satellite
Observes ozone and gases in the troposphere, the part of atmosphere where we live.
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CloudSat
Revealing the inner secrets of clouds.
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Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
Measures Earth's gravitational field.
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Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason 2
A follow-on to Jason 1, this mission charts sea level, and its data will help improve climate and weather forecasts.
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Jason-1
Measures ocean level changes and El Niño.
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Quick Scatterometer
Measures ocean surface winds.
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Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer on Terra satellite
Takes high-resolution images, global and local.
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Multi-angle Imaging Spectro-Radiometer on Terra satellite
Images Earth and aerosols from nine angles.
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Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
Acquired the most complete near global mapping of Earth's topography.
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Ocean Signals Provide Hurricane Season Hints
Hurricane season has now officially kicked off in the Atlantic and Pacific. NASA satellites are providing some hints of the coming season's activity.
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Salt-Seeking Ocean Sensor to Ship South
JPL's Aquarius instrument is prepped for shipment to Argentina June 1. The mission will study how salt affects ocean circulation, the water cycle and climate.
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Taking Cues from Cubes
JPL scientists are taking their cues from cubes to develop better models of ocean circulation and climate.
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Oceans of Climate Change
What can a water balloon teach us about climate change on Earth? |
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Galileo's Dream: The International Year of Astronomy 2009
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has chosen 2009 as the Internatonal Year of Astronomy. What makes this year special? |
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What's Up - February 2009
Take a step back in time and see how astronomers like Galileo studied the moon. When you gaze at the moon, you’ll see the same views that enchanted and startled ancient astronomers centuries ago. |
