NASA uses satellite instruments to track Earth's subsystems - the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and cryosphere - to learn how they interact and how they affect climate. This 5-minute video introduces the tools NASA uses to gather data about those subsystems, then explains how analysis and visualization of that data can be used to create mathematical models for predicting weather and climate. NASA eClips™ are short, relevant educational video segments. The Real World series of NASA eClips™ connects classroom mathematics to 21st century careers and innovations and are designed to encourage an appreciation for mathematics through real-world problem-solving.
Source
National Institute of AerospaceAnalytical Mechanics Associates, Inc.Last modified 2017
Topics
Earth and space science:Earth processes:Climate
Earth and space science:Earth structure:Atmosphere
Earth and space science:Earth structure:Biosphere
Earth and space science:Earth structure:Cryosphere
Earth and space science:Earth structure:Geology
Engineering and technology:Image processing and visualization
Engineering and technology:Remote sensing
Mathematics:Data collection, analysis and probability
