CLASIC07 PALS Backscatter Data, Version 1
Data set id:
CL07PLBK
DOI: 10.5067/75ZB400QV98N
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
Version Summary
Initial release
Overview
This data set contains backscatter data obtained by the Passive Active L-band System (PALS) microwave aircraft radar instrument as part of the Cloud and Land Surface Interaction Campaign 2007 (CLASIC07).
Parameter(s):
RADAR CROSS-SECTION
Platform(s):
AIRCRAFT
Sensor(s):
PALS
Data Format(s):
ASCII
Temporal Coverage:
11 June 2007 to 7 July 2007
Temporal Resolution:
- Varies
Spatial Resolution:
- 350 m to 1100 m
- 350 m to 1100 m
Spatial Coverage:
N:
35.21
S:
34.91
E:
-97.75
W:
-98.7
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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User Guide
Validation Campaign Documents
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