Advances in terrestrial physics research at NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterSome past, current, and future terrestrial physics research activities at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center are described. The uses of satellites and sensors, such as Tiros, Landsat, Nimbus, and SMMR, for terrestrial physics research are discussed. The spaceborne data are applicable for monitoring and studying vegetation, snow, and ice dynamics; geological features; soil moisture; water resources; the geoid of the earth; and the earth's magnetic field. Consideration is given to improvements in remote sensing systems and data records and the Earth Observing System sensor concepts.
Document ID
19880028677
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Salomonson, Vincent V. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)