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[Datastream #JJY-326429]: Radar Data



> Hello,
> 
> My name is Brian Bollin and I work for the National Geospatial
> Intelligence agency in Saint Louis.   We are trying to get radar
> altimetry data for the oceans around Hawaii.   We are trying to use
> altimetry to learn about bathymetry in the area.   I am having a
> difficult time figuring out your site, selecting proper data and
> downloading your viewer.   Do you have any datasets which would include
> a good swath of range data for the ocean around Hawaii?  And could you
> give me some advice on how to use your viewer
> 
> Thank you for your time
> 
> Brian
> 
Hello Brian, 

We provide access to the WSR-88D radar network for the US as well as TDWR.

To my knowledge there are no altimetry agorithms for either of these platforms.

I suspect the JASON polar orbiting platform may be best for your needs, we do 
not have that data. Please see:

http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/jason-1.html

from:

http://topex-www.jpl.nasa.gov/index.html


Cheers,

Jeff



Jeff Weber
Unidata User Support
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: JJY-326429
Department: Support Datastream
Priority: Normal
Status: Open