NASA | Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture

The video discusses soil moisture and its response to seasonal changes. It introduces the Aquarius satellite, launched in 2011 by NASA and Argentina, primarily to measure ocean salinity. The satellite also aids in monitoring soil moisture, which is crucial for weather forecasts, climate models, and predicting droughts and floods. The upcoming SMAP satellite will further enhance soil moisture measurements.

In what ways can soil moisture measurements be utilized?

What is the significance of the observations made by Aquarius for future satellite missions?