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Thursday, 15 March 2012 12:37

SMOS

SMOS — the second Earth Explorer mission launched on November 2009 designed to measure Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity.

The Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity Satellite (SMOS) is a part of ESA's Living Planet Programme intended to provide new insights into Earth's water cycle and climate. In addition, it will provide better weather forecasting and will also monitor snow and ice accumulation.

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