SWOT: Earth Science Satellite Will Help Communities Plan for a Better Future

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By examining the world's salt and freshwater bodies, a new Earth science mission led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) will assist communities in making better future plans. Lake, river, reservoir, and ocean water levels will all be measured as part of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) effort. As the water cycle quickens due to climate change, many towns may experience water shortages while others will experience water inundation. The U.S. Department of Defence, disaster preparedness organisations, universities, water management organisations, civil engineers, and anyone who need to track water in their local locations will all benefit from the knowledge that SWOT data will provide to improve flood forecasts and monitor drought conditions. This video provides examples of