SAR on ERS

Question 1

Into what general category of EOS does the instrument fall?

The ERS falls into the synthetic Aperture Radar category

Question 2

What capture technology is used?

This EOS uses scanning mechanism capture technology

Question 3

Is the sensor active or passive?

The sensor is active

Question 4

At what wavelength(s) does the sensor function?

This sensor functions at 15 – 30 cm wavelength. No image provided

Question 5

What resolution does the sensor have – temporal and spatial?

Temporal

30m

Question 6

Is the sensor carried on an airborne or spaceborne platform? What is that platform – typically?

The sensor has a spaceborne platform which is ERS

Question 7

Who developed/launched/manages the sensor?

The ERS was developed by the European Space Agency and is managed by Mission Management and Control centre via Kiruna ground station.

Question 8

Can data be purchased from service providers?

yes at ESA

Question 9

What products are available?

There is high res imagery available at http://earth.esa.int/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=1451&i_id=63,53&p_id=142

Question 10

At which main application areas is the sensor aimed?

Agriculture, geology, forestry, regional planning, education, mapping, and global change research

List 2 specific projects, where they have been reported, their goals and their outcomes.