Transitions Towards Operational Space-Based Ocean Observations: From Single Research Missions into Series and Constellations

Abstract

This paper discussed aspects of the development of operational satellite programmes for oceanography. In particular, it explains transitioning of key ocean missions from research to a sustained operational context. Successes over the last decade are highlighted as well as challenges for the decades to come.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 16, 2011
Accession Number
ADA537117

Entities

People

  • Craig Donlon
  • Eric Lindstrom
  • Eric Thouvenot
  • Francois Parisot
  • Hans Bonekamp
  • Juliette Lambin
  • Keizo Nakagawa
  • Laury Miller
  • Lee Fu
  • Mark Drinkwater
  • Stan Wilson

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Climate Change
  • Constellations
  • Earth Sciences
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Measurement
  • Observation
  • Ocean Currents
  • Ocean Observing Systems
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Sea Ice
  • Sea Level Rise
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Space Based
  • Storm Surges
  • Surface Temperature

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites