One year later: Benefits from the search for MH370

(Agencies) Updated: 2015-03-06 14:28

Improved search and rescue

One year later: Benefits from the search for MH370

Crew aboard the Australian Defence Vessel Ocean Shield move the US Navy's Bluefin-21 autonomous underwater vehicle into position for deployment in the southern Indian Ocean to look for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 April 14, 2014 in this file handout picture released by the US Navy.[Photo/Agencies]

Knowing the topography of the ocean floor also helps scientists predict ocean currents, said Minchin. That can help with everything from predicting where a disabled boat might drift in a search-and-rescue mission to understanding how marine species spread to new areas.

He said it can even help scientists understand how heat is distributed through the ocean, which could be used by meteorologists to help fine-tune weather forecasts.

Previous Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page

Related Stories

One year on, MH370 theories abound
Alien abduction? Stolen? MH370 theories keep coming
More ships likely to join search for MH370
Underwater search for MH370 to be completed by May
Australian gov't reiterates commitment to search for MH370
Stories of some MH370 passengers