NASA | Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz

The video discusses the Space Geodesy project at NASA Goddard, focusing on the science of determining the location of objects on Earth and in space using techniques like GPS, VLBI, satellite laser ranging, and Doris. The speaker shares a personal experience with laser ranging, highlighting its precision. The importance of precise measurements for satellite altimetry and the need for a new network due to aging infrastructure are emphasized. The societal impacts of geodesy are also considered, showing its relevance to everyday life.

What is the primary focus of the Space Geodesy project?

Describe the techniques used in Geodesy mentioned in the text.

What is the significance of knowing the precise height of satellites in Geodesy?

What challenges does the current network of Geodesy face according to the text?

Explain the societal impacts of the work done in the Space Geodesy project.