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June 16, 2016

Helping satellites be right as rain
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 14, 2016
As you read this paragraph, a NASA satellite orbits around planet Earth, gathering data on - of all things - soil moisture. Moisture in the soil acts like a thermostat for the planet. Along with affecting agricultural production, it has a large influence on the weather and climate. Its impact on the planet is so important, NASA has sent a satellite into space to measure it. As sunlight is absorbed by the Earth, it can do two things for soil moisture. It can evaporate moisture in the soil. Or, if t ... read more

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