ASAR Product Handbook
Issue 2.2, 27 February 2007

ASAR Product Handbook

The ASAR Handbook has been produced as a part of the ENVISAT Handbook and is designed to provide detailed information concerning the instrument, its data, and data uses. This is a living document. The parameters and values provided may change as the ground segment processing becomes better defined.

The handbook has been organised into the following sections:

- The ASAR Products User Guide- The User Guide will provide the reader with information on the special features of ASAR data, as well as how to select the type of products best suited for specific requirements. It will also discuss how to use the data, and provide a selection of sources for further reading.

- ASAR Products and Algorithms - This section will provide detail on all of the ASAR products and associated algorithms, including a discussion on ASAR characterisation and calibration as well as hints on data handling.

- The ASAR Instrument - Here is where the reader will find the specifics concerning the ASAR instrument itself. Topics covered include the payload description, instrument functionality, characteristics and performance expectations.

- Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs) - This section will be populated over time.

- Glossary - A list of all acronyms, abbreviations, and terms used throughout the ASAR handbook.

- Data Formats - A summary of all ASAR products and a detailed description of each record within each ASAR product.

- Credits - A list of the agencies who have contributed data or information to this document.