Mapping Atmospheric Water Vapour

Water vapour [EO] A NASA satellite, the Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM)/Jason-2, primarily measures the height of the ocean surface with a radar altimeter. It also has a sensor to measure atmospheric moisture; this map represents water vapour in the atmosphere measured during the sensor’s first week of operations. Earth Observatory, JPL images.

Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 9:18 PM
Categories: Satellite & Aerial, Weather & Climate

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