NASA 3D Models: Aquarius
Aquarius is making NASA's first space-based global observations of ocean surface salinity, flying 657 kilometers (408 miles) above Earth in a sun-synchronous polar orbit that repeats every seven days. This NASA Earth System Science Pathfinder mission is mapping global changes in ocean surface salinity with a resolution of 150 kilometers (93 miles), showing how salinity changes from month to month, season to season and year to year. Scientists are combining Aquarius data with in-water measurements to generate operational maps of ocean salinity distribution.
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| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| accrualPeriodicity | irregular |
| bureauCode |
[ "026:00" ] |
| contactPoint |
{ "fn": "Chris Meaney", "@type": "vcard:Contact", "hasEmail": "mailto:christopher.r.meaney@nasa.gov" } |
| description | Aquarius is making NASA's first space-based global observations of ocean surface salinity, flying 657 kilometers (408 miles) above Earth in a sun-synchronous polar orbit that repeats every seven days. This NASA Earth System Science Pathfinder mission is mapping global changes in ocean surface salinity with a resolution of 150 kilometers (93 miles), showing how salinity changes from month to month, season to season and year to year. Scientists are combining Aquarius data with in-water measurements to generate operational maps of ocean salinity distribution. |
| distribution |
[ { "@type": "dcat:Distribution", "format": "image/x-lwo", "mediaType": "image/x-lwo", "downloadURL": "http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/shared_assets/models/m-aquarius/Aquarius-2010-Composite.lwo.zip" } ] |
| identifier | NASA-313 |
| issued | 2018-06-25 |
| keyword |
[ "3d-model", "aquarius", "satellite", "spacecraft" ] |
| landingPage | http://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/detail/m-aquarius |
| modified | 2025-03-31 |
| programCode |
[ "026:046" ] |
| publisher |
{ "name": "National Aeronautics and Space Administration", "@type": "org:Organization" } |
| references |
[ "http://aquarius.nasa.gov/" ] |
| theme |
[ "Management/Operations" ] |
| title | NASA 3D Models: Aquarius |
