DATA
Jason-1 SGDR version E NetCDF Geodetic
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DOI
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Short Name
JASON-1_L2_OST_GPS_E_GEODETIC
Description
The Sensory Geophysical Data Record (SGDR) files from the Geodetic Mission contain full accuracy altimeter data, with a high precision orbit. The instruments on Jason-1 make direct observations of the following quantities: altimeter range, significant wave height, ocean radar backscatter cross-section (a measure of wind speed), ionospheric electron content (derived by a simple formula), tropospheric water content, mean sea surface, and position relative to the GPS satellite constellation. The SGDR contain all relevant corrections needed to calculate the sea surface height. It also contains the 20Hz waveforms that are required for retracking. The SGDR is an expert level product, if you do not require the waveforms then the GDR will be more suited for your needs.
Version
E
Measurement
OCEANS
› SEA SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY
› SEA SURFACE HEIGHT
OCEANS › OCEAN WAVES › SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT
OCEANS › OCEAN WAVES › SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT
Processing Level
2
Coverage
Global
Northernmost Latitude
66.15
Southernmost Latitude
-66.15
Westernmost Longitude
0.0
Easternmost Longitude
360.0
Time Span(s)
May 7, 2012 to
June 21, 2013
Resolution
Spatial Resolution
11.2 km (Along) x 5.1 km (Across)
Projection
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Platform/Sensor
Jason-1 Geodetic/POSEIDON-2, Jason-1 Geodetic/JASON-1 Microwave Radiometer, Jason-1 Geodetic/TRSR, Jason-1 Geodetic/DORIS
Project
Jason-1
(JASON-1)
Data Provider
PO.DAAC
