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Jason-1 SGDR version E NetCDF Geodetic

Listed in NASA Earthdata CMR and NASA Data Portal — shown once because both records carry DOI 10.5067/j1gps-ncg0e

The Sensory Geophysical Data Record (SGDR) files from the Geodetic Mission contain full accuracy altimeter data, with a high precision orbit.

Description

The instruments on Jason-1 make direct observations of the following quantities: altimeter range, significant wave height, ocean radar backscatter cross-section (a measure of wind speed), ionospheric electron content (derived by a simple formula), tropospheric water content, mean sea surface, and position relative to the GPS satellite constellation.

The SGDR contain all relevant corrections needed to calculate the sea surface height. It also contains the 20Hz waveforms that are required for retracking. The SGDR is an expert level product, if you do not require the waveforms then the GDR will be more suited for your needs.

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Provenance · 2 source records, 22 field assertions
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