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Sentinel-2 uses a “push broom” sensor with a refracting mirror which causes a slight delay in the time certain color channels are captured and arrive at the sensor. While this is typically not noticeable with stationary or slow-moving objects, the altitude of the aircraft, movement of the aircraft, and movement of the satellite all work together to separate the red, green, and blue separation of the aircraft detected in the image, as seen below. 

Ocean Surface Features

Plankton, currents, and litter windrows are sometimes visible and detected in Sentinel imagery.

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