RAMP AMM-1 SAR Image Mosaic of Antarctica, Version 1

Data set id:

NSIDC-0103

DOI: 10.5067/DHC0HDLZQ184

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Jezek, K. C., Curlander, J. C., Carsey, F., Wales, C. & Barry, R. (2002). RAMP AMM-1 SAR Image Mosaic of Antarctica. (NSIDC-0103, Version 1). [Data Set]. Boulder, Colorado USA. National Snow and Ice Data Center. https://doi.org/10.5067/DHC0HDLZQ184. [describe subset used if applicable]. Date Accessed 12-11-2024.

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Version Summary

initial release

Overview

The mosaic provides a detailed look at ice sheet morphology, rock outcrops, research infrastructure, the coastline, and other features of Antarctica, as well as representing calibrated radar backscatter data, which may provide insight into climate processes affecting the upper few meters of snow cover.

Parameter(s):

GLACIERSICE SHEETSRADAR BACKSCATTERRADAR IMAGERYRADAR REFLECTIVITYSIGMA NAUGHT

Platform(s):

RADARSAT-1

Sensor(s):

SAR

Data Format(s):

Binary, GeoTIFF

Temporal Coverage:

1 September 1997 to 31 October 1997

Temporal Resolution:

Not Specified

Spatial Resolution:

Not Specified

Spatial Coverage:

N:

-60

S:

-90

E:

180

W:

-180

Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.

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What features can I detect in the RAMP AMM-1 SAR image mosaic of Antarctica?

A variety of features can be detected in the RAMP image mosaic. SAR data allow ready discrimination between areas of high snow accumulation, crevassed regions, and areas susceptible to seasonal melt.

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