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NASA selects UW-led STRIVE and EDGE teams for satellite missions

The University of Washington's STRIVE team will examine the atmosphere where weather forms, while the EDGE team will study the three-dimensional structure of the Earth's surface. These satellite missions aim to provide new insights into temperature, trace gases, and air pollution.

SourceUniversity of Washington·DateFeb 12, 2026

Sea-level projections from the 1990s were spot on, Tulane study says

A new study published in Earth's Future journal reveals that sea-level projections from the 1990s were remarkably accurate, with global sea-level rise averaging about one eighth of an inch per year. The researchers compared these projections with recent satellite measurements and found a remarkable match.

SourceTulane University·JournalEarth's Future·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 22, 2025
Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

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NTU Singapore successfully launches its 10th satellite into space

The university's latest satellite, SCOOB-I, orbits the Earth with advanced payloads, including a small Earth imaging camera and a solar spectrum sensor. The mission provides valuable insights into the Sun-Earth connection and its impact on climate, marking NTU Singapore's leadership in the growing space industry.

SourceNanyang Technological University·DateJul 1, 2022

River levels tracked from space

Researchers at TUM developed a model to compute water level impacts on river sections by extreme weather events, enabling extrapolation of almost any location in the entire river system. Statistical methods linked satellite data from repetitive and SAR altimetry satellites.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalJournal of Hydrology·DateJan 29, 2019

Worldwide ship traffic up 300 percent since 1992

A new study using satellite data estimated global ship traffic from 1992 to 2012, finding a four-fold increase over the past 20 years. Shipping traffic grew faster in the Indian Ocean, peaking at a rate of 10% per year in 2011.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateNov 17, 2014
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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