Summary

Abstract: The Satellite Physical Oceanography package contains several hard copy materials that provide information about physical oceanography and Jet Propulsion Laboratory satellite oceanography missions. Designed primarily for educators, it includes a variety of information that is both informational and educational. The material is written for a grade 8 level and the general public. Materials in this packet will change over time.

Service Citation

Title: Satellite Physical Oceanography Education Package Provider: JPL PO.DAAC URL: http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/education/posters/

Service Keywords

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION   [Definition]

EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES   [Definition]

Science Keywords

OCEANS >OCEAN CIRCULATION   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN TEMPERATURE >SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN TEMPERATURE   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WAVES   [Definition]

OCEANS >OCEAN WINDS   [Definition]

OCEANS >SEA SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY >SEA SURFACE HEIGHT   [Definition]

ISO Topic Category

ELEVATION OCEANS

Project

EOSDIS >Earth Observing System Data Information System   [Information]

ESIP >Earth Science Information Partners Program   [Information]

Use Constraints

Citing PO.DAAC Data: When PO.DAAC data are used in a publication, we request that the following acknowledgment be given: "These data were obtained from the NASA Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology". We also request a reprint of any papers or reports published using the data from the JPL PO.DAAC. These reprints will be used in our reference archives as well as in the determination of future PO.DAAC products.

Keywords

Physical Oceanography

JPL PO.DAAC

education

satellite

topex

poseidon

nscat

quikscat

jason

seawinds

sst

sea surface temperature

ocean winds

ssh

sl

sea surface height

sea level

el nino

EOSDIS

Service Provider

Physical Oceanography Distributed Active Archive Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA Service Provider Personnel Name: PO.DAAC USER SERVICES Phone: (818) 393-7165 Email: podaac at podaac.jpl.nasa.gov Contact Address: Jet Propulsion Laboratory M/S 300-320 4800 Oak Grove Drive City: Pasadena Province or State: CA Postal Code: 91109-8099 Country: USA

Personnel

PO.DAAC USER SERVICES Role: SERF AUTHOR Phone: (818) 393-7165 Email: podaac at podaac.jpl.nasa.gov Contact Address: Jet Propulsion Laboratory M/S 300-320 4800 Oak Grove Drive City: Pasadena Province or State: CA Postal Code: 91109-8099 Country: USA

PO.DAAC USER SERVICES Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT Phone: (818) 393-7165 Email: podaac at podaac.jpl.nasa.gov Contact Address: Jet Propulsion Laboratory M/S 300-320 4800 Oak Grove Drive City: Pasadena Province or State: CA Postal Code: 91109-8099 Country: USA

Creation and Review Dates

SERF Creation Date: 2005-08-31 SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-11-10