Go Now! Landsat & the Calypso Caper

The video explores the collaboration between Jacques Cousteau and NASA in the 1970s to use Landsat satellites for measuring water depth from space. This partnership aimed to improve navigation safety by mapping marine landscapes and identifying hazards. The expedition team, including Cousteau, NASA scientists, and divers, conducted experiments in the Bahamas, demonstrating that satellite-derived bathymetry could accurately measure depths up to 72 feet. This work laid the foundation for the field of satellite-derived bathymetry, enhancing maritime safety and contributing to environmental conservation efforts.

What was the primary goal of the collaboration between Jacques Cousteau and NASA in 1975?

• To map the entire ocean floor

• To measure shallow water depth from space

• To discover new marine species

• To develop new satellite technology

What environmental risk was associated with the ultra-large crude carriers of the 1970s?

• Overfishing in international waters

• Oil spills from running aground

• Increased air pollution

• Destruction of coral reefs

Who was the former Apollo 9 astronaut involved in the expedition with Cousteau?

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong

• Michael Collins

• Russell Schweickart

What was David Leitch Anheim's role in the expedition?

• Marine biologist

• Satellite engineer

• Radio operator

• Chief diver

What was one of the key findings from the Landsat satellite measurements during the expedition?

• Discovery of new marine species

• Detection of underwater volcanic activity

• Mapping of the entire ocean floor

• Identification of uncharted reefs and shoals

How did the experiment impact David Leitch Anheim's career?

• He worked at Goddard Space Flight Center for 30 years

• He pursued a career in environmental activism

• He became a professional diver

• He became a marine biologist

What is the significance of Landsat 9 in the context of satellite-derived bathymetry?

• It is designed to map the entire ocean floor

• It is the first satellite to measure ocean currents

• It continues the legacy of observing Earth's changing surfaces

• It focuses solely on atmospheric studies