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Devon Island As Seen From Space By RADARSAT-2 Synthetic Aperture Radar

By Keith Cowing
Press Release
MDA
December 14, 2022
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Devon Island As Seen From Space By RADARSAT-2 Synthetic Aperture Radar
Devon Island As Seen From Space
MDA

An image of Devon Island from @MDA_space

“Here, a dual-polarization of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery acquisition from RADARSAT-2 shows the brighter colours that indicate multi-year ice with more distinct shapes and textures, whereas the less saturated and smoother surfaces showcase newly formed ice.”

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