Multi-Purpose Imagery (Ocean)
Measurements
Measurements > Ocean > Multi-purpose imagery (ocean) In addition to the specific ocean measurement observations discussed in previous sections, a number of sensors are capable of providing a range of ocean imagery from which useful secondary applications can be derived. |
| Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel data | Ship identification, location, and navigation parameters (including heading, course, and speed) broadcast by vessels via the AIS for maritime safety and situational awareness. Measuring Units and Uncertainty: Multi-parameter information vector: includes location (degrees lat/lon, +/-10–100 m), heading (degrees, +/-1–5 degrees), course (degrees, +/-0.1 degrees), time (seconds) and vessel identification (string, operator-entered). | 8 instruments |  |
| Ocean imagery and water leaving spectral radiance | A two-dimensional array of water leaving radiance values - Measuring units. W .m-2 . sr-1 .nm-1, Uncertainty units % | 34 instruments | |
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