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Oceanography satellites, artwork
Oceanography satellites orbiting the Earth, artwork. They are Topex-Poseidon (left) and Jason-1 (right). Topex-Poseidon, launched in 1992, was a joint mission between NASA and the CNES (the French space agency). It mapped ocean surface topography, the first satellite to do so extensively. This allowed global monitoring of sea level, tides, ocean currents and oscillations, ocean circulation, and climate change. The measurements were made with two radar altimeters, named Topex (topography experiment) and Poseidon. The satellite was shut down in 2006 following a malfunction. Its successor, Jason-1, was launched in 2001
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This artwork showcases the remarkable achievements of oceanography satellites orbiting our planet. On the left, we have Topex-Poseidon, a groundbreaking joint mission between NASA and CNES that revolutionized our understanding of Earth's oceans. Launched in 1992, it became the first satellite to extensively map ocean surface topography. With its two radar altimeters named Topex and Poseidon, this technological marvel enabled global monitoring of sea level changes, tides, currents, oscillations, circulation patterns, and even climate change. Although Topex-Poseidon sadly ceased operations in 2006 due to a malfunction, its legacy lives on through its successor depicted on the right: Jason-1. This American-European collaboration took flight in 2001 and continued the vital work initiated by its predecessor. These satellites played an instrumental role in collecting crucial data for climatological research and Earth observation. The intricate illustration beautifully captures these scientific marvels as they gracefully traverse Earth's orbit against a backdrop of stars. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our planet's vast oceans from both the 20th century into the present day. Science Photo Library presents this awe-inspiring print that not only celebrates human ingenuity but also highlights how space technology has revolutionized our understanding of oceanography and climate dynamics over time.
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