New high-resolution satellite map reveals nearly 100,000 unknown ocean mountains, or seamounts, boosting climate and maritime research.

More accurate maps based on data from the SWOT mission can improve underwater navigation and result in greater knowledge of how heat and life move around the world's oceans. There are better maps ...

1. Jason-2 satellite: From its 1,338km-high circular orbit, the craft maps 95% of the world's ice-free oceans' topography every 10 days 2, GPS satellites: The system is used to track Jason-2's ...