As of July 20, data from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is publicly available. The satellite’s radar instruments are designed to track the movement of Earth's surface and have already revealed a unique feature in Antarctica dubbed ‘Hummingbird.’
The two powerful radar instruments aboard NISAR – the L-band and S-band radars – are at the heart of this data release. Teams located in both the United States and India will be continuously releasing files processed from these radars, according to NASA.
NISAR is intended to help researchers and other users track the movement of Earth’s surface. The initial data release includes a detailed image of Antarctica revealing a feature scientists have nicknamed ‘Hummingbird.’ While the source does not elaborate on the specifics of 'Hummingbird,' it highlights the satellite's capability for high-resolution observation.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) is a joint project between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The ongoing release of data marks a significant step in providing valuable resources to the scientific community.
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