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Topex: Observing the Oceans from SpaceMeasurement of global ocean topography by a radar altimeter aboard the TOPEX satellite is discussed. Technical aspects of satellite altimetry as they pertain to the measurement of ocean circulation are described. The TOPEX mission is explained and a general history of oceanography is included.
Document ID
19840015017
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1982
Subject Category
Oceanography
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:173490
NASA-CR-173490
JPL-400-133
Report Number: NAS 1.26:173490
Report Number: NASA-CR-173490
Report Number: JPL-400-133
Accession Number
84N23085
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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