ERS-1

What is this data?

ERS-1 is the European Remote-Sensing Satellite-1 it was operated by the European Space Agency, ESA , which launched the satellite in 1991 carrying an array of earth-observation instruments. SAR (synthetic aperture radar) instrument operating in C band can detect changes in surface heights with sub-millimeter precision.

ERS-1 failed in 2000, far exceeding its expected lifespan.

Where is it available?

ERS-1 SAR images covering Iceland were collected between 1992-2000 and are available on ‘Askja’ remote computer (askja.rhi.hi.is) at The University of Iceland. For access and a list of available images please contact Freysteinn Sigmundsson (fs@hi.is).

References:

  1. http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/ERS_overview
  2. http://ilrs.gsfc.nasa.gov/missions/satellite_missions/past_missions/ers1_general.html
  3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ERS_1

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