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First images from ESA’s SMOS

Rome, Italy - The new mini-satellite by ESA dedicated to the study of climate has been launched on last November 2

In less than four months since launch, the first calibrated images are being delivered by ESA’s SMOS mission. These images of 'brightness temperature' translate into clear information on global variations of soil moisture and ocean salinity to advance our understanding of the water cycle. Launched on 2 November, the Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission is improving our understanding o...

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Rome, Italy, 02/25/2010 16:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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