ICESat First Light Release: A Global Perspective
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- Author:
- Alex Kekesi, Chris Shuman, Greg Shirah, Jay Zwally
- Subject:
- Science and Technology
- Institution Name:
- NASA
- Collection:
- NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio
- Grade Level:
- Secondary, Post-secondary
- Abstract:
Criss-crossing the world below at nearly 17,000 miles per hour, ICESat is measuring the Earth from space with unprecedented accuracy. ICESAT measures the Earth by shining pulses of green and infrared light from one of its three on-board lasers. Although the major goal of ICESATs mission is to observe ice near the poles, the satellite takes measurements continuously around the entire globe, providing valuable information about our planets clouds, oceans, mountains, forests, and fields.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Other
- Media Format:
- Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video
- Technical Requirements:
- Real player
- Conditions of Use:
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Public Domain
Please give credit to NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio
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