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Global Positioning System Sparks New Data Revolution

by D. J. Knipp 30 January 201712 January 2023

Energetic particle data from the Global Positioning System constellation opens avenues for new research.

Multispectral composite image allows weather forecasters to identify aviation hazards
Posted inScience Updates

Transforming Satellite Data into Weather Forecasts

by E. Berndt, A. Molthan, W. W. Vaughan and K. Fuell 5 January 201727 July 2022

A NASA project spans the gap between research and operations, introducing new composites of satellite imagery to weather forecasters to prepare for the next generation of satellites.

An acoustic tide gauge monitors the harbor at Burnie on the northern coast of Tasmania, Australia.
Posted inOpinions

Why We Must Tie Satellite Positioning to Tide Gauge Data

by P. L. Woodworth, G. Wöppelmann, M. Marcos, M. Gravelle and R. M. Bingley 3 January 201730 September 2021

Accurate measurements of changes in sea and land levels with location and time require making precise, repeated geodetic ties between tide gauges and satellite positioning system equipment.

Global view of Titan
Posted inNews

The Curious Case of Titan’s Missing Clouds

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 23 December 201621 April 2023

Two instruments, one region on Titan: One instrument saw clouds, the other didn't—what's going on?

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First of Next Generation of U.S. Weather Satellites Hits the Sky

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 23 November 201626 October 2021

The novel spacecraft and three sister satellites to follow are expected to vastly improve storm forecasting.

Fish that suffocated from a red tide in Florida’s coastal ocean wash up onshore.
Posted inScience Updates

Coastal Observations from a New Vantage Point

by J. Salisbury, C. Davis, A. Erb, C. Hu, C. Gatebe, C. Jordan, Z. Lee, A. Mannino, C. B. Mouw, C. Schaaf, B. A. Schaeffer and M. Tzortziou 14 November 201614 February 2023

The NASA Geostationary Coastal and Air Pollution Events satellite mission plans to keep an eye on short-term processes that affect coastal communities and ecosystems.

Artist’s representation of the signals from GPS satellites being interrupted when Swarm satellites fly into strong equatorial plasma irregularities.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

What Causes GPS Signal Loss on Satellites like Swarm?

Leah Crane by L. Crane 23 September 201627 January 2022

Using data from the European Space Agency's Swarm mission, scientists find that abrupt drops in the ionosphere's electron density may cause low-orbiting satellites to lose contact with GPS satellites

Up-close view of the Sun.
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Scientists Get First Glimpse of Solar Wind as It Forms

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 9 September 201613 October 2022

Using computer-processed images from Sun-watching satellites, scientists observed solar wind emerging from the Sun's corona.

Posted inResearch Spotlights

Scientists Map Temperature and Density in Earth’s Exosphere

by W. Yan 23 August 201626 October 2021

Data from multiple orbiters give a clearer picture of how density and temperature interact and what that could mean for future satellite missions.

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Posted inResearch Spotlights

Predicting Space Weather, Protecting Satellites

Leah Crane by L. Crane 4 August 201613 October 2021

A new model predicts electron and ion fluxes at geosynchronous orbit an hour ahead of time, allowing satellite operators to protect their instruments.

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