Retrieval of global surface mass variations from space measurements
The circulation of geophysical fluids (atmosphere, oceans, continental hydrology) at the Earth s surface induces global mass redistribution, and therefore gravity changes, as well as global deformations. Since its launch in April 2002, the GRACEmission is measuring time-variable Earth s gravity field, with spatial and temporal resolutions of a few hundreds of kilometres and 10 to 30 days, respectively, and allows the recovery of global mass variations within the entire climate system.
Short name and number:
GRAVIMASS (221753)
Name of US Partner:
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Contact:
UNIVERSITE DE STRASBOURG (FR) / PETIN-MONTEIL Laurence
Participating Countries:
United States
Area:
No theme specific
Category:
FP7 Project with U.S. partner
