Sea Level Slopes and Surface Currents
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- Original Source:Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
In this activity, students will learn how radar altimetry is used to measure sea surface height, and determine the direction and speed of ocean surface currents from TOPEX/Poseidon altimetry data. Procedures and materials are provided.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: 9 to 12
Topics: Earth's Resources, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Ecology & Ecosystems, Science, Physics
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Interactives
- Teacher Materials