Satellite altimetry associated with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission offers a solution for measuring (1) river stage and slope, (2) water surface area including mean channel width and (3) derivatives such as river discharge. The measurements can be used to track changes in these variables and provide an accounting of the Earth's fresh-water bodies from space at the reach scale
In preparation for the SWOT mission, our Science Definition Team will offer expertise in applying altimetry data to compute, calibrate and validate river stage and slope, water surface area, and river discharge.
Satellite altimetry associated with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission offers a solution for measuring (1) river stage and slope, (2) water surface area including mean channel width and (3) derivatives such as river discharge. The measurements can be used to track changes in these variables and provide an accounting of the Earth's fresh-water bodies from space at the reach scale
In preparation for the SWOT mission, our Science Definition Team will offer expertise in applying altimetry data to compute, calibrate and validate river stage and slope, water surface area, and river discharge.