The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) payload flew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the STS-99 mission. SRTM collected topographic data over nearly 80% of …

Jan 5, 2025 · The International Space Station (ISS) orbits Earth at an average altitude of approximately 420 kilometers (260 miles) above the Earth's surface. This altitude allows the …

4 days ago · NASA's terrain elevation data measure current height and changes in land altitude and are useful for creating digital elevation models.

NASA’s OpenAltimetry is a free and powerful map-based data visualization and discovery tool for exploring surface elevation profiles from the Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat …

Jun 15, 2024 · Density altitude is a measure of air density relative to standard atmospheric conditions, and it is calculated by adjusting the pressure altitude for temperature and humidity.

The stratosphere stops and the mesosphere starts at about 31 miles (50km). The mesosphere stops and the thermosphere starts at 50 - 56 miles (80 - 90 km).

3 days ago · NASA's data for digital elevation models (DEM) comes from airborne and space-based sources and are useful for analyzing a majority of Earth's terrain.

Mar 12, 2025 · Satellites in space are typically located around 100 to 1,200 miles above the Earth's surface. The altitude of a satellite is determined by its intended purpose, such as …

3 days ago · Air mass/density is a fundamental property of atmosphere. Mixture of gases forming Earth's atmosphere, consisting of nitrogen (∼78%), oxygen (∼21%), water vapor, and other …

A Boeing 737 Maximum Altitude ranges from 35,000 feet (-100 and -200 series) to 41,000 feet (-600, -700, -800, -900ER). Airplanes do not usually fly at their maximum capable altitude, they …