measurements
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Obtaining these measurements requires instruments capable of distinguishing extremely fine details in the light collected from distant planetary atmospheres.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
When scientists compared the measurements with a reference digital elevation model, a detailed representation of the ice sheet's surface, the satellite's observations closely matched the existing data.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The satellite's ocean and land color instrument has already delivered detailed images of landscapes and coastlines, while its radar altimeter has produced encouraging measurements of ocean and ice sheet elevations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Thanks to precise satellite measurements, scientists have determined that global sea levels have increased by an average of 3.64 mm per year since 1999.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
The orange boards seemed to shimmer and sway in the sun’s heat, confusing Swanson’s view and making it difficult to record measurements.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
