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Radarsat Antarctic Mapping Project Digital Elevation Model Version 2
Entry ID: NSIDC-0082

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Summary
Abstract: The high-resolution Radarsat Antarctic Mapping Project (RAMP) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) combines topographic data from a variety of sources to provide consistent coverage of all of Antarctica. Version 2 improves upon the original version by incorporating new topographic data, error corrections, extended coverage, and other modifications. The DEM incorporates topographic data from satellite ... View entire text
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Description: FTP site for obtaining these data.
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Quality The vertical accuracy of the DEM is estimated at about 100-130 m over the rugged mountainous areas, better than 2 m for the ice shelves, better than 15m for the interior ice sheet and about 35 m for the steeper ice sheet perimeter.
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Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: ftp
Distribution_Size: 114 MB uncompressed
Distribution_Format: ARC/INFO (400 meter resolution)
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Personnel
HONGXING LIU
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Contact Address:
Department of Geography
Texas A&M University
City: College Station
Province or State: TX
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Harrington, Philip (1999). Government Support for the Renewable Energy Industry in Australia. Proceedings of the 1999 Australian Wind Energy Conference: Keynote Address.
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