Lake Area Measurements Made by Earth Observation Satellites

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Lake Area

Measurement Definition*: Area extent of the surface of a lake- Physical unit: [ m2 ] - Accuracy unit: [ m2 ].

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Instrument	Status/ Accuracy	Instrument Description	Measurement Technology	Timeline
Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn) Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn)	Operational	Swath mapping radar altimeter that provides measurements for surface water.	n/a

* Description adapted from WMO.