2024年11月28日 · Terra: The EOS Flagship. Terra explores the connections between Earth’s atmosphere, land, snow and ice, ocean, and energy balance to understand Earth’s climate and to map the impact of human activity and natural disasters on communities and ecosystems

2 天之前 · As the Flagship Earth Observing Satellite, Terra was the first satellite to look at Earth system science, collecting multiple types of data dedicated to various areas of Earth science.

Spacecraft Quick Facts: Launch Date: December 18,1999; Size: the spacecraft bus is 6.8 m long and 3.5 m across. Weight: 5,190 kg (11,442 lbs.) at launch.

2 天之前 · How is Earth changing and what are the consequences for life on Earth? In December 1999, NASA launched the Terra satellite as the flagship mission of the Earth Observing System to answer these questions.. Terra carries five instruments that observe Earth’s atmosphere, ocean, land, snow and ice, and energy budget.

Documents. Terra Fact Sheet (1999)- An overview article about the Terra Mission published on the Earth Observatory. It also has images and animations of the satellite and instruments that could be useful in presentations. Terra Brochure (1999) (pdf); Terra Science Writer Guide (1999) (pdf); Terra Press Kit (1999) (pdf); Terra Turns 5 – article highlights ways Terra instruments work …

5 天之前 · As the Flagship Earth Observing Satellite, Terra was the first satellite to look at Earth system science with five sensors dedicated to observing the land, water, and atmosphere.

6 天之前 · Home for the Terra Satellite Earth Observing System

For 25 years, NASA’s Flagship Earth Observing System satellite, Terra, has collected daily morning Earth observations using five different instruments: ASTER, CERES, MISR, MODIS, and MOPITT. Collectively, these observations establish a …

3 天之前 · Home for the Terra Satellite Earth Observing System

2024年2月14日 · This year has been a busy one for Terra, with our 25th Anniversary just around the corner! (Learn more and RSVP here!In the season of thanksgiving, Terra is especially grateful for the following:. Flight Operations Team that keeps Terra going every single day, despite several demanding orbital maneuvers!