Oceanography5 min read
An ocean-height map becomes a current map through physics
SWOT reveals intricate water-surface patterns. Understanding their motion and cargo requires sampling, dynamical assumptions, and observations beyond height alone.
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SWOT reveals intricate water-surface patterns. Understanding their motion and cargo requires sampling, dynamical assumptions, and observations beyond height alone.
Magnetic fields, radar echoes, and geology constrain different parts of Europa’s hidden interior. Their agreement matters more than a convincing cutaway.