Argentina GlobeSar2 Radarsat Data
Entry ID:
Canada_CCRS_Globesar2Argentina
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Summary
Abstract:
Building on the success of previous radar data programs, GlobeSAR-2 is a four-year geomatics technology transfer program focused on the use of RADARSAT for improved natural resource management in Latin America as well as the establishment of cooperative linkages between Canadian and Latin American government organizations and universities, and exposure for Canadian geomatic companies. ... Participating Latin America countries are: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. The GlobeSar-2 program is managed by the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing (CCRS). RADARSAT International Inc., a Canadian company, provides the RADARSAT image products. RADARSAT International Inc. holds the worldwide distribution rights to RADARSAT data.
Projects identified for use of RADARSAT data in Argentina includes: crop monitoring, erosion control, flood hazard mapping, forest surveys, geological mapping, land use monitoring, and, urban and agricultural analysis. Additional RADARSAT data analysis associated with the Argentina project covers; ocean dynamics, sea ice monitoring for navigation in the Antarctic seas, and updating of Antarctic navigational charts.
Cities and areas covered in Argentina include: Azul/Tandil, Buenos Aires, Juarez, Lujuan, Mar del Plata, San Juan, Pradera, Patagonia, Rosario, Salta, Cordillera, Parana Delta, Rio Parana, Calchaquies Valley, Buenos Aires Province, Chubut Province and Antarctica.
The purpose of this data is to improve national resource management through radar earth observation. 
Related URL
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Description:
GeoConnections Discovery Portal. Canada's IDN Node.
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Geographic Coverage
(Click for Interactive Map)
Spatial coordinates
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N: -22.0
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S: -55.0
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E: -54.0
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W: -74.0
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
Dataset Title:
Argentina GlobeSar2 Radarsat Data
Dataset Release Place:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Dataset Publisher:
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1997-01-05
Stop Date:
2001-03-31
Quality
Standard Radarsat path image product
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
RSI license agreement
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Data Center
RADARSAT International
Data Center URL:
http://www.rsi.ca
Dataset ID:
GlobeSar2 data for Argentina
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Name:
RADARSAT INTERNATIONAL, INC. ORDER DESK
Phone:
+01-604-244-0400
Fax:
+01-604-244-0404
Email:
info at rsi.ca
Contact Address:
RADARSAT International Inc. (RSI)
13800 Commerce Parkway,
MacDonald Dettwiler Building,
City:
Richmond
Province or State:
British Columbia
Postal Code:
V6V 2J3
Country:
CANADA
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Distribution
Fees:
Various - See RSI Distributor
Personnel
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
+01-613-947-1271
Fax:
+01-613-947-1385
Email:
shannon.kaya at ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada,
Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
340-588 Booth Street
City:
Ottawa
Province or State:
Ontario
Postal Code:
K1A 0Y7
Country:
USA
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
+01-613-947-1271
Fax:
+01-613-947-1385
Email:
shannon.kaya at ccrs.nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada,
Canada Centre for Remote Sensing
340-588 Booth Street
City:
Ottawa
Province or State:
Ontario
Postal Code:
K1A 0Y7
Country:
USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2002-07-03
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-02-12
Future DIF Review Date:
2005-04-03
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