20 Questions
What is the most important criteria for selecting a RADAR image for specific applications?
Geo-smart
What is one of the factors that can be tailored for RADARSAT data acquisition based on the application of interest?
All of the above
What is the primary consideration for sensors with multiple characteristics like RADARSAT?
Radar-Smart criteria
What is NOT one of the factors that can be tailored for RADARSAT data acquisition?
Sensor type
What is the benefit of tailoring RADARSAT data acquisition based on the application of interest?
Customized data acquisition strategy
What is the primary consideration in planning for RADARSAT image acquisition?
Topography and land cover
What is the purpose of the Mission Control System (MCS)?
To receive user requests and send image production requests
How is non-urgent data transferred?
Transferred to the archiving facility
What is downlinked to an available participating ground station?
Acquired image data
What is the purpose of the 'Swath Planner' software?
To prepare data requests graphically
What is the preferred incident angle for flood monitoring applications?
Small incident angle
Which of the following factors is NOT considered in dynamic flood monitoring applications?
Geological mapping
What is the primary reason for considering topography in flood monitoring applications?
To determine the extent of the flood
When is the timing of image acquisition a priority?
For flood monitoring applications
What is the purpose of acquiring images before, during, and after a flood?
To monitor flood evolution and regression
What is the purpose of geometric calibration in RADARSAT data processing?
To correct for antenna pattern distortion
What is the unit of measurement for the backscatter coefficient βo?
Per unit area in slant range
How is the RADARSAT image data distributed to the user?
Both on digital media and via electronic means
What is the purpose of the processing report in the RADARSAT image product?
To detail the processing steps and algorithms used
What is the function of the Look Up Tables in RADARSAT image calibration?
To provide a mapping between digital numbers and radiometric values
Test your knowledge of selecting RADAR images for specific applications, considering factors such as sensor characteristics and environmental criteria. This quiz will assess your understanding of data acquisition strategies for spaceborne microwave sensors.
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