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09.04.2008 Altimetry applications in videos : Life in the ocean

The ocean is very fertile. By combining biological data with circulation models it is now possible to simulate the complex interactions between ocean physics and chemistry and marine life.[more]
09.04.2008 31 March - 5 April, 2008 week
La Niña devrait refroidir l'année 2008 (Le Figaro, 2008/04/04)
La plus grande plate-forme glaciaire d'Antarctique se disloque avec le réchauffement climatique (Notre planète info, 2008/04/02)
NEMO : un modèle d'océan...[more]
03.04.2008 April 2008: Diving in an eddy

Altimetry enables to spot eddies in the ocean. In situ data complement the sea surface height measurements, in particular by looking in depth.
01.04.2008 24-29 March, 2008 week
En mesurant les océans, le satellite Jason-2 contribuera à la connaissance du climat (Yahoo, 2008/03/27)
Les glaces antarctiques disparaissent (Courrier International, 2008/03/27)
Un large pan de barrière de glace se...[more]
28.03.2008 Altimetry applications in videos : Oil Spill

The contribution of satellites to the detection, monitoring and forecasting of oil drifts has been demonstrated. Thanks to synergies between stakeholders, a continuous monitoring procedure is about to become operational in...[more]
27.03.2008 17-21 March, 2008 week
L'océan Pacifique Sud-Ouest passé au crible (INSU, 2008/03/20)
La couche de glace la plus épaisse et la plus vieille de l'Arctique est en train de fondre (actualités news environnement, 2008/19/03)
La fonte des plus grands...[more]
19.03.2008 Altimetry applications in videos : Venice

The city of Venice has suffered assaults from the sea for many years. By improving the quality and quantity of altimetry measurements, the Jason-2 satellite will contribute to its protection.[more]