Seasat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008726",
  "term": "Seasat",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The first Earth-orbiting satellite dedicated to oceanographic research, launched by NASA in 1978. It carried a suite of microwave instruments, including a radar altimeter, scatterometer, and synthetic aperture radar, to measure sea surface height, wind speed and direction, and ocean waves. Although its mission was short-lived, it demonstrated the feasibility of satellite oceanography.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/seasat/"
}