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QSCAT (Ku-2001) Ocean Winds Derived by Locally Weighted Regression Interpolation (Version 1e)

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| DOI: 10.5065/Y7CX-E481
 
Abstract:

This revision is Version 1e for QSCAT Ku-2001 ocean surface winds derived using a locally weighted regression interpolation method. The region of influence (ROI) varies depending on the quality of the resultant interpolation. ROI of 3 and 5 degrees (latitude by longitude) have been used. The resultant grids are 0.5 degrees and 3 hour resolution. The coverage is for 40S to the 70S.

The QSCAT (Ku-2001) satellite data were provided by Remote Sensing Systems.

Notice 07/28/2006: JPL PO.DAAC has initiated reprocessing of all ADEOS-II and QuikSCAT data with superior algorithms for retrievals in high wind speed and light rain areas. This reprocessing could effect this dataset. More information is available at JPL PO.DAAC.

Temporal Range:
1999-06 to 2001
Variables:
Surface Winds
Vertical Levels:
Ground or water surface
Data Types:
Grid
Data Contributors:
NWRA
Northwest Research Associates, Inc.
Total Volume:
6.55 GB
Data Formats:
Related RDA Datasets:
 - 
The SeaWinds QuikSCAT L2B Scatterometer Ocean Winds, Version 3.0
 - 
SeaWinds QuikSCAT Scatterometer Ocean Winds from Remote Sensing Systems
 - 
QSCAT/NCEP Blended Ocean Winds from Colorado Research Associates (version 5.0)
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