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Instrument used for monitoring water levels in rivers/reservoirs from space is known as ________.
Instrument used for monitoring water levels in rivers/reservoirs from space is known as ________.
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Altimeter = monitors water levels from space.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
- Stadiometer or Satellite Stadiometer
- Altimeter or Satellite Altimeter
- Space Theodolite
- LISS
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Solution and Explanation
Satellite altimeters are used to measure the height of water surfaces. They send radar pulses to Earth's surface and measure the return time to calculate elevation, useful for tracking river and reservoir water levels.
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