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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Earth_observation
gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:European_Space_Agency
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gptkbp:altimeter_type
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dual-frequency radar altimeter
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gptkbp:analysis
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performed by scientists
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gptkbp:application
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oceanography
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gptkbp:collaboration
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gptkb:NASA_and_ESA
European Union and United States
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gptkbp:collaborator
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:collection
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global coverage
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gptkbp:communication_system
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X-band
X-band and S-band
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gptkbp:community
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climate scientists
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gptkbp:contributes_to
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oceanography
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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to ground stations
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gptkbp:data_type
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geospatial data
climate data
satellite data
scientific data
environmental data
oceanographic data
remote sensing data
spatial data
temporal data
geophysical data
research data
public data
altimetry data
sea level measurements
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gptkbp:data_usage
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weekly
climate research
climate models
every 10 days
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gptkbp:design
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7 years
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gptkbp:features
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dual-frequency radar altimeter
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gptkbp:funding
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gptkb:European_Commission
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gptkbp:has_type
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ocean monitoring satellite
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gptkbp:home_ground
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Copernicus Ground Segment
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sentinel-6
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gptkbp:image_processing
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near real-time
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gptkbp:impact
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gptkb:significant
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gptkbp:instrument
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radar altimeter
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gptkbp:instruments
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gptkb:Laser_Retroreflector
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:Earth_observation
DORIS
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gptkbp:is_considered
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ongoing process
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gptkbp:launch_date
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November 2020
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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1,200 kg
1265 kg
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gptkbp:launch_platform
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gptkb:Space_X
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gptkbp:launch_price
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estimated at $150 million
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Vandenberg_Space_Force_Base
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:Falcon_9
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
November 20, 2020
November 21, 2020
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gptkbp:launched_in
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gptkb:2020
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gptkbp:legacy
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contribution to climate science
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gptkbp:mass
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1265 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Sentinel-6_Michael_Freilich
successful
support climate policy
monitor ocean circulation
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gptkbp:mission_duration
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5 years
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gptkbp:mission_type
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climate monitoring
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gptkbp:objective
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monitoring sea level rise
monitor sea level rise
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:European_Space_Agency
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:Copernicus_program
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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low Earth orbit
sun-synchronous orbit
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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1336 km
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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66 degrees
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Copernicus_Programme
Sentinel program
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gptkbp:partnerships
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gptkb:NASA_and_ESA
international space agencies
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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gptkb:scientific_instruments
800 kg
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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gptkb:Sentinel-7
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gptkbp:product_quality
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high accuracy
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gptkbp:products
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altimetry data
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:scientific_community
open access
with other satellite data
sea level monitoring
sea level measurements
with global community
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gptkbp:resolution
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high precision
high resolution
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gptkbp:storage
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onboard storage
onboard storage system
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Jason-3
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gptkbp:supports
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climate change research
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gptkbp:track
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gptkb:GPS
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gptkbp:type
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altimetry satellite
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gptkbp:uses_technology
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radar altimetry
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 1,200 kg
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkb:NOAA_satellites
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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