An overview of the planets, moons, and other bodies of the solar system, as well as distant stars, galaxies, and other celestial phenomena. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary
Active remote sensing is the principal tool used to study and to predict short- and long-term changes in the environment of Earth - the atmosphere, the oceans and the land surfaces - as well as the near space environment of Earth. All of these measurements are essential to understanding terrestrial weather, climate change, space weather hazards, and threats from asteroids. Active remote sensing…