Five years of observations from tandem satellites produce 3D world map of unprecedented accuracy
October 11, 2016 at 18:14 PM EDT
A pair of satellites operating in tandem for five years have produced a depth map of the planet so exact you could theoretically zoom down to street level and tell an adult from a kid, or spot a breaking wave at Malibu. The immense database — some 2.6 petabytes — is available for free to researchers. Read More