Description: SeaWinds on QuikSCAT measures backscatter from the ocean surface (sigma0) used to derive vector wind stress as well as wind speed and direction. Launched in June 19, 1999, QuikSCAT was originally intended to be a quick recovery mission to fill the gap created by the unexpected failure of the NASA scatterometer (NSCAT). Fortunately, QuikSCAT has surpassed its life expectancy and continues to provide reliable and valuable ocean surface wind vector measurements. These measurements are widely used for scientific research over a range of topics including oceanography, meteorology, sea ice, land-based studies, and wind energy. They also serve various needs of the private sector, educational community, and government.
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read_qscat2b.c
read_qscat_info.c
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