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NASA Center: Headquarters
Image # : 73-H-102
Date : 2/8/1973

Title

Ellen Weaver, Biologist

Full Description

Ellen Weaver, an associate professor of biology from California State University is shown developing instrumentation to be used in satellites for ocean monitoring. In the early 1970s, NASA researchers and ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau formed a team to study productivity of the sea. The team devised a sensor system to monitor ocean temperatures and chlorophyll levels by aircraft. This sensor was used in the satellite communication and weather equipment provided by NASA to assist in the accuracy of satellite observation.

Keywords

Ellen Weaver Jacques Cousteau Oceanography

Subject Category

Earth Science

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  • Center: HQ
  • Center Number: 73-H-102
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2003-00035

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  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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Medium JPEG 1509 1200 1,356
Large JPEG 3018 2400 5,777

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