Feb 11, 2000 · The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-99 mission. SRTM collected topographic data over nearly 80% of Earth's …

Jan 8, 2026 · NASA's terrain elevation data measure current height and changes in land altitude and are useful for creating digital elevation models.

Jan 5, 2025 · The International Space Station (ISS) orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 420 kilometers (260 miles) above the Earth's surface. This altitude allows the ISS to remain in a …

Jan 8, 2026 · Digital Elevation Models, or DEMs, are three-dimensional models of the “bare earth” surface, showing elevation and topography without trees, buildings, or other objects. DEMs are …

Mar 12, 2025 · Satellites in space are typically located around 100 to 1,200 miles above the Earth's surface. The altitude of a satellite is determined by its intended purpose, such as communication or …

Jan 2, 2026 · The life cycle of Earth observation data is rich and complex, with many points of entry along the pipeline. From collection to visualization, we dive deep into the basics to demystify the …

Jun 18, 2024 · What happens to the temperature of air as altitude increases? As altitude increases, the temperature of air generally decreases at a rate of about 5.4°F per 1000 feet. This is known as the …

Jun 1, 2024 · due to altitude. the higher you get, temperature will decrease as well as pressure. At higher altitudes, there is reduced atmospheric pressure, which leads to a lower boiling point of water.

Apr 19, 2021 · The satellite altitude over the ocean is the distance from the satellite to the ellipsoid. If you want to deduce the shape of ocean currents and how these change with time (the dynamic …

NASA’s OpenAltimetry is a free and powerful map-based data visualization and discovery tool for exploring surface elevation profiles from the Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) and …