TOPEX/Poseidon - Overview

URL: http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/topex/activities/topex_basics/

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This resource presents basic information about how the TOPEX/Poseidon satellite works, what factors affect ocean topography and how ocean circulation affects the Earths climate. Remote imagery, diagrams, and links to related topics are included.

Summary

Subject keyword(s)	Astronomy, Climate, Climatology, Coriolis effect, Earth's water, Earth and space science, Earth science, Ekman layer, Environmental technology, Geoid, Geoscience, Global climate change, Global conveyor belt, Ground tracks, Meteorology, Oceanography, Oceans, Physical oceanography, Physical sciences, Radar altimetry, Science, Science and technology, Space science, Space Science, Space sciences
Grade level	Middle School, High School, Informal Education, Vocational/Professional Development Education
Intended audience	Educator, Learner
Resource type	Reference Material, Text
Resource format	text, text/html
Rights	Copyright and other restrictions information is unknown.

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Content contained within the resource

TOPEX/POSEIDON Overview The TOPEX/POSEIDON mission is a partnership between the U.S.and France to monitor global ocean circulation, discover the tie between the oceans and atmosphere, and improve global climate predictions. Table of Contents Ocean & Climate Satellite Ground Tracks Measurement System Motion in the Ocean How the Oceans Transport Heat What Factors Contribute to Sea Height? How Earth's Rotation Affects Winds & Currents Hills & Valleys in the Ocean Dynamic Ocean Topography Dynamic Ocean Topography: Sept '92 and May '96 Normal Pacific Ocean Conditions El Niño Conditions in the Pacific Ocean TOPEX/POSEIDON Links TOPEX/POSEIDON Main Page - JPL TOPEX/POSEIDON Online Tutorial - JPL (All images used from this page) El Niño Information - JPL