1. SENSITIVE SENSORS
Some satellites use one sensor to measure soil moisture over land and another surface property over the ocean. What is this ocean surface property?
Soil moisture is the amount of water contained in the soil. From agriculture productivity to flood and drought prediction, soil moisture on Earth plays a key role in understanding our planet. How much do you know about Earth’s soil moisture?
Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) Mission
Airborne Microwave Observatory of Subcanopy and Subsurface (AirMOSS) Campaign
Some satellites use one sensor to measure soil moisture over land and another surface property over the ocean. What is this ocean surface property?