185 - STS-99 - Here Comes The Boom (SRTM)

About this episode

This episode discusses the STS-99 mission and its innovative use of radar technology to create 3D maps of the Earth.

On STS-99 we'll be studying the Earth in a whole new dimension, using fancy radar tricks to scan nearly the entire planet in 3D! Close and lock your visors and put on your 3D glasses now! Show notes: http://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep185_sts-99 The Space Above Us website: https://thespaceabove.us Support the show: https://thespaceabove.us/donate TSAU Patreon: https://patreon.com/thespaceabove.us

People in this episode

Host: JP Burke

Topics covered

• Earth observation
• 3D scanning
• radar technology
• space missions
• STS-99

Keywords

• STS-99
• SRTM
• 3D mapping
• radar
• space shuttle
• Earth science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Space Above Us

Places: Earth

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