HydroGNSS data open for new insights into Earth’s water
The European Space Agency's HydroGNSS mission has completed its commissioning phase and is now providing free global access to data collected by its two satellites. Launched in 2025, the mission uses GNSS reflectometry to monitor soil moisture, flooding, and other hydrological factors, offering new tools for studying Earth's water cycle and climate change impacts. The mission's successful calibration and validation mark a significant step in advancing Earth observation through cost-effective, innovative satellite technology.
ESA's HydroGNSS mission has completed testing and now provides free satellite data to study Earth's water cycle using reflected GPS signals.
This data helps scientists track changes in soil moisture, flooding, and wetlands, improving understanding of how climate change affects water resources.
The mission supports global efforts to monitor environmental changes and manage water sustainably, offering a model for cost-effective, innovative Earth observation.
upbeatBytes summarizes in its own words and links to the original publisher — it doesn't host the article.