SMOS satellite instrument comes alive

The MIRAS instrument on ESA's SMOS satellite, launched earlier this month, has been switched on and is operating normally. MIRAS will map soil moisture and ocean salinity to improve our understanding of the role these two key variables play in regulating Earth's water cycle.

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News type	Inbrief
File link	http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMQRJOC02G_index_0.html
Source of information	ESA
Subject(s)	MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION , METHTODOLOGY - STATISTICS - DECISION AID
Geographical coverage	Europe
News date	19/11/2009
Working language(s)	ENGLISH

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