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Seasat mission overview

Abstract

The microwave oceanographic satellite Seasat is described, and the main characteristics of its five sensors, including a radar altimeter, the Seasat-A scatterometer system, a synthetic aperture radar, a visual and infrared radiometer, and a scanning multichannel microwave radiometer, are discussed. Experimental programs undertaken by the satellite are briefly summarized.

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Born, G. H., Dunne, J. A., Lame, D. B.. 1979-06-29. Seasat mission overview. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19790056220

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