NASA's SWOT Satellite Makes Waves with Cutting-Edge Ocean Floor Mapping
NASA's SWOT satellite, launched in 2021, is transforming ocean floor mapping by inferring underwater topography from sea surface heights. This groundbreaking technology has created the most detailed seafloor map yet, unearthing unknown features and enhancing our understanding of navigation, ecosystems, and plate tectonics. The mission aims to map the entire ocean floor by 2030.
Mar 23