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Digital SAR Mosaic and Elevation Map of the Greenland Ice Sheet

Entry ID: NSIDC-0052

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Summary

Abstract: The Digital SAR Mosaic and Elevation Map of the Greenland Ice Sheet CD-ROM combines the most detailed synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image mosaic available with the best current digital elevation model. The mosaic image shows both the location of the ice edge and the distribution of melt-related 'scatterers' on the surface. These scatterers include ice lenses and complex layered structure in the ...

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Description: Research agreement that prospective users of the product are required to complete stating that the image and elevation data will be only be used under the specified terms and conditions.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION

Description: Online documentation.

Multimedia Sample

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Caption: A low-resolution sample view of the DEM and Radar image coverage.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

	N: 84.0	S: 60.0	E: -10.0	W: -73.0
Min Altitude: 0 M Max Altitude: 3251.4 M

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1984-01-01

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Science Keywords

AGRICULTURE > PLANT COMMODITIES > FIELD CROP PRODUCTS

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ECONOMIC RESOURCES > AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

ISO Topic Category

FARMING

ECONOMY

Quality Each state provides estimates, and estimates are closely
reviewed at the national level. U.S. totals evaluated using a
balanced sheet approach. All surveys computer and manually
edited for error.

Ancillary Keywords

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY

Originating Center

USDA/NASS

Data Center

National Agricultural Statistics Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture

Data Center URL: http://www.nass.usda.gov/index.asp
Dataset ID: #92151

Data Center Personnel
Name: CHARLES A. VAN LAHR, JR. Phone: 1-202-720-5446 Fax: 1-202-690-1311 Email: cvanlahr at nass.usda.gov Contact Address: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Estimates Division South Agriculture Building, Room 5801 1400 Independence Avenue, SW City: Washington Province or State: DC Postal Code: 20250 Country: USA