The new wave of SWOT scientists: Solomon Kica
Hydrologist working at quantifying the contribution of wetlands to global water storage variability.
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The new wave of SWOT scientists: Rafael Reis Alencar Oliveira
Hydrologist using SWOT data to study water availability in the semiarid region of Ceará in Brazil.
Publication: SWOT suggests the presence of high-frequency Coastal Trapped Waves over the Patagonian Shelf
Using data collected during the fast-sampling phase of the SWOT satellite, a study published on Geophysical Research Letters documents the presence of high-frequency Coastal Trapped Waves (with periods of 8-10 days) over the Patagonian Shelf coastal. The Patagonian Shelf is characterized by a complex topography and Coastal Trapped Waves can play a significant role in modulating the currents and nutrient fluxes that influence its high productivity.
The new wave of SWOT scientists: J. Daniel Vélez Castaño
Hydrologist focusing on how rivers work and how their behavior is shaped by the surrounding landscape
The new wave of oceanographers: Martin Cornille
Master’s Degree using a synergy of remote sensing and in situ observations to examine the ability to detect mesoscale and submescale eddies in the Northwestern Mediterranean Sea and the Nordic Sea.
SWOT at COP30 in Belém
The contribution of the SWOT mission to the observation of the ocean and the cryosphere, as well as its potential support to climate education, ocean literacy, and the promotion of space science, were presented during a side-event at COP30, in Belém, Brazil.
Book: SWOT and the New Wave of Oceanographers
Fresh off the press! The ebook "SWOT and the New Wave of Oceanographers - Early Career Researches speak about SWOT" is an attempt to document the thoughts of the generation of researchers who will help chart the course of oceanography’s future, and provide a snapshot of their views through the lens of SWOT.
Publication: SWOT reveals the largest ocean waves
An original study reveals a new record for the highest ocean waves ever measured in the open ocean and how these giant waves are formed. The methodology applied in the study can be useful in a wide range of engineering and geophysical application, such as the design of structures and adaptation to climate change, in particular in coastal areas, the interpretation of sedimentary records and the analysis of yet unexplained seismic signals.
Book: People, science and instruments of the BioSWOT-Med campaign
The ebook "People, science and instruments of the BioSWOT-Med campaign" was published at the beginning of the BioSWOT2025 meeting. It was created with the aim to give an overview of the scientific richness of an oceanographic campaign and to preserve the memory of the passion and dedication of the participants of the BioSWOT-Med project.