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SENSING THE OCEANS FROM SPACE
Once the sole domain of science, the 'weather'
of the ocean as interpreted by satellite instruments has become
widely accessible for commercial, industrial and community
use.
For scientists, satellite instruments now provide
information on global, regional, and local sea surface temperatures,
on surface currents, and wind speed and direction day or night.
For fishermen chasing oceanic frontal systems
where the fish are feeding; yachtsmen and women looking for
the quickest ride on an ocean current, or climatologists assessing
Indian Ocean conditions which lead to cloud formation and
rain, highly-advanced instruments on board space platforms
are delivering vast amounts of information.
Yet, for scientists trying to monitor and observe
the marine environment, the use of specialised satellite instruments
continues to significantly advance the way Australians access,
understand and manage their marine environment and its influences
on weather and climate.
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