Satellite oceanography
Satellite oceanography
Satellite oceanography
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Specific ExamplesWind & Wind Stress (“tau” - τ)Active measurement, using microwave radar to get “vectorwinds” – speed and direction.• Pulse sent from satellite to ocean surface, then scattereddepending on surface roughness• Surface roughness (capillary waves) depends on windstress• Strength of return to satellite gives wind stress anddirection