NASA’s S-MODE Takes to the Air and Sea to Study Ocean Eddies

The video discusses a mission to study ocean currents and nutrient flow near the Golden Gate Bridge. Saildrones and other equipment are deployed to gather data. The mission combines efforts from airborne, marine, and glider technologies to create a comprehensive understanding of the ocean's structure and its biological implications.

Where are the saildrones being deployed during the mission?

• Just outside the Golden Gate Bridge

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• Near the Hawaiian Islands

• Inside the Golden Gate Bridge

What is the primary goal of deploying saildrones 1062 and 1072?

• To study ocean currents

• To measure air pollution

• To track marine animals

• To map the ocean floor

What is the mission trying to understand about ocean currents?

• Their role in bringing nutrients to the surface

• Their effect on marine traffic

• Their impact on global warming

• Their speed and direction

Which methods are being used to collect data on ocean structures?

• Boats and gliders

• Satellites and drones

• Submarines and helicopters

• Fishing nets and buoys

What is the ultimate goal of combining different data collection methods in the mission?

• To reduce the cost of the mission

• To create a complete picture of oceanic structures

• To increase the speed of data collection

• To test new technology