Disclaimer: This material is being kept online for historical purposes. Though accurate at the time of publication, it is no longer being updated. The page may contain broken links or outdated information, and parts may not function in current web browsers. Visit the NASA Salinity website for more information.

Ocean-Observing Satellites

Eric Lindstrom
Eric Lindstrom
Program Scientist
NASA Headquarters

Dr. Lindstrom has degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Physical Oceanography from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Washington, respectively. His scientific interests include circulation of the ocean and air-sea exchange processes. Read more about Dr. Lindstrom here.

Webinar Clip
Dr. Eric Lindstrom gives a brief overview on the history of ocean-observing satellites, from the launching of Skylab in 1973 to Aquarius/SAC-D in 2011. These satellites have, through the years, been able to measure a variety of properties including weather, salinity, temperature, and ocean color. He also talks about the evolution of these satellites and how they have progressed to give us more detailed views of the worlds oceans from space.

Full webinar: From Sailing Ships to Satellites: Studying Salinity Through a Sensor Web

Click here for a transcript of this clip (PDF, 44.4 KB).

Resources
Applicable Science Standards
  • Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information. Scientists and engineers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively the ideas and methods they generate. Critiquing and communicating ideas individually and in groups is a critical professional activity.