Aquarius Water Cycle

  • Released Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Scientists need a breadth of information to understand the ocean's processes. That's where Aquarius comes in. The sensor will use advanced technologies to give NASA its first space-based measurements of sea surface salinity, helping scientists to improve predictions of future climate trends and events.



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This page was originally published on Tuesday, May 10, 2011.
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