- Posted 10.01.2015 00:34
On January 29 launch vehicle ” Delta 2 “NASA plans to launch a new satellite. This is a new technology that they say can measure soil moisture in the world. Perhaps it’s great to improve the various grown agriculture. Launch is scheduled for Vandenberg Air Force Base California, USA.
NASA plans to make the launch of the Space Science satellites, which will be for three years to monitor the Earth’s surface and determine its moisture content of the soil.
This space aims to study the Earth’s assistance to agriculture, meteorology, it will not only more accurately determine the weather, but also to prevent drought, floods, promoting proper and timely preparation of these natural disasters.
The satellite will send data back to Earth to help and science. Scientists, thanks to space information, expand their understanding of the process of formation of the Earth’s climate, will be able to monitor changes in the water resources of our planet. The satellite is unique by the fact that he could with the help of radar and radiometer from space to penetrate deep into the soil of the Earth by 5 centimeters, and take out the required information. The principle of operation of radar and radiometer called “two lenses in one pair of glasses”, thus showing how both instruments complement each other and allow for high-precision measurements.
The satellite is equipped with solar panels and must work in orbit at least three years although he has a margin of safety and is designed for a longer period.
The project, taking into account the costs of start-up, is estimated at $ 915 million.
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