BYU Daily Browse Images of QuikSCAT Sigma-0 Measurements, Version 1
Data set id:
NSIDC-0256

Overview

The SeaWinds on QuikSCAT scatterometer provides normalized radar cross section (sigma-0) measurements of the Earth's surface. This data set consists of sigma-0 browse images for the entire globe, the northern hemisphere, and the southern hemisphere.
Parameter(s):
RADAR BACKSCATTERSIGMA NAUGHT
Platform(s):
Not Specified
Sensor(s):
Not Specified
Data Format(s):
SIR, SIR, SIR
Temporal Coverage:
19 January 1999 to present
Temporal Resolution:
  • 1 day
Spatial Resolution:
  • 22.5 km
  • 22.5 km
Spatial Coverage:
N:
90
S:
-90
E:
180
W:
-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
NSIDC does not archive or provide citation guidance for these data.