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NASA's SWOT satellite has revealed unseen ocean depths, mapping seafloor features that shape life, currents and tectonics.
A NASA and CNES satellite lets scientists see the ocean floor in new ways. A NASA and CNES satellite lets scientists see the ocean floor in new ways. Justine Calma is a senior science reporter ...
Taken from the International Space Station by an astronaut, this is a view of Lake Van ... This global map of the ocean floor is based on data from NASA's SWOT satellite. Credit: NASA Earth ...
SWOT satellite data has been used to map the seafloor, revealing 100,000 seamounts, more than double the number previously ...
We've mapped the Moon more thoroughly than our own ocean floor, but a leap forward has come with NASA's SWOT satellite. Using tiny changes in sea surface height to reveal underwater features, ...
The SWOT satellite represents a major leap forward in our ability to observe the ocean floor. By combining advanced radar technology with global coverage, it offers an unprecedented view of ...
To produce a global picture of the seafloor, researchers have relied on satellite data. More accurate maps of the ocean floor are crucial ... The improved view from SWOT also gives researchers ...
More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into the movement of heat and marine life across the world's oceans ...
only about a quarter of the ocean floor had ever been surveyed directly. The maps from SWOT—a collaboration between NASA and the French space agency—provide a more comprehensive view of ...