SeaStar
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008729
A satellite mission launched by NASA in 1997, carrying the Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS) instrument. Its primary objective was to collect global data on ocean color, which provides insights into marine primary productivity and biogeochemistry. The mission significantly advanced the understanding of ocean ecosystems and their role in the global carbon cycle, operating until its termination in 2010.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008729 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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