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OCEAN TOPOGRAPHY EXPERIMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Physical Geography (General)
OBS

The Ocean Topography Experiment (TOPEX/Poseidon) is an advanced satellite radar altimetry system which provides global sea level measurements with an unprecedented accuracy. The sea level data from TOPEX/Poseidon is used to determine global ocean circulation and to increase the knowledge of the interaction of the oceans and the atmosphere.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Expérience relative à la topographie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
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