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Reply to comment by grizonyourface in AskScience AMA Series: We're NASA experts working on SWOT - an upcoming mission that will observe nearly all water on Earth's surface. Ask us anything! by AskScienceModerator
The SWOT measurement accuracy will be impacted by waves. The SWOT requirements will be met for significant wave heights of 2 meters. The Doppler effects from satellite motion will be compensated for using radar processing techniques on board the satellite.
We shared some information on the resolution side of things in our previous answer here. (EP)
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