ENVISAT Satellite
Detailed Description
The European Space Agency's (ESA) ENVISAT satellite was used to map and measure displacement. The satellite is side-looking, orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 500 miles (800 kilometers), and has 35-day repeat cycles.
Sources/Usage
Illustration by the European Space Agency.
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