Source/sensor: Seasat SASS

Coverage: 7 July 1978-10 October 1978, global

Abstract: This data set consists of wind vectors over the ocean derived from the Seasat scatterometer and covers a three-month period from July to October 1978. The data are global and are presented chronologically by swath. The data, produced by R. Atlas (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) are a result of processing the Wentz 100 km by 100 km scatterometer data (PO.DAAC product #29) using an objective ambiguity removal scheme. The data set is approximately 190 MB and is available on 8mm or 4mm tape in LINUX Tar. A program to read the tapes is included. There is a users manual for this product.

Data Set Volume: Approximately 190 MB

Smallest order: Entire data set

Comments:This data set was restored in 1996.

Data/Media Format: Data are provided in binary and are available via anonymous FTP to podaac.jpl.nasa.gov in the pub/ocean_wind/seasat/wind/swath_Atlas directory or on 8mm or 4mm tape using LINUX Tar.