Measurements and Applications
Snow accumulation for fresh water availability.
Full Name
Ku and X-band radars (SCLP)
Status
No longer considered
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format
Resolution
Spatial resolution of 50 to 100 m; 15 day temporal resolution
MW (~0.1 cm - ~100 cm) |
Ku-Band (12.5 to 18 GHz) |
X-Band (12.5 - 8 GHz) |
SCLP - Snow and Cold Land Processes (2030 - 2033) |