GOCE Satellite: Applications - Science & Technology
Q. Consider the following statements related to GOCE Satellite
1. GOCE is a satellite launched by NASA
2. It is first Living Planet Program satellites
3. It studies Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 06 May 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
ANSWER: 2,3
The Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer (GOCE) was the first of European Space Agency's Living Planet Program satellites intended to map in unprecedented detail the Earth's gravity field. GOCE mapped the deep structure of the Earth's mantle and probed hazardous volcanic regions. It brought new insight into ocean behavior.
