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SWOT Satellite: Mapping Water’s Shape of the Land Surfaces
How a Satellite Measures the Shape of Water In 2022, NASA launched the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to precisely measure the height and reach of water bodies around the world. By observing oceans, rivers, lakes, and floodplains from space, SWOT provides a new perspective on how water interacts with the Earth’s surface.…
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How Water Shapes the Land: Insights from NASA’s SWOT Satellite
Introduction: What SWOT Brings to Earth Science The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission, launched by NASA in 2022, is a game changer for understanding how water interacts with the landscape. By measuring the height and extent of bodies of water with unprecedented precision, SWOT provides the first comprehensive view of how rivers, lakes,…