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RADARSAT-1 Data for Research Use (DRU)

DRU

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The Canadian Space Agency and RADARSAT International (RSI), the commercial distributor of RADARSAT-1 data, provide access to RADARSAT-1 imagery for research purposes at an affordable price. The RADARSAT Data for Research Use

(DRU) Program invites all researchers to submit proposals for studies in diverse fields: cartography, ice studies, hydrology, oceanography, forestry, mineral and oil exploration, and agriculture. There is no time restriction for submitting proposals for this is an ongoing program. The data request may be fulfilled by means of either a new acquisition or through the RADARSAT-1 data archives. A maximum of five (5) images is allowed per project. Proposals are evaluated from the standpoint of methodology, scientific merit, data requirements, and promotional value. The DRU Program has provided many investigators with RADARSAT-1 images for a variety of land and sea applications. Details of this research initiative as well as the procedure for proposal preparation and submission can be found in "RADARSAT-1 Data for Research Use" (rsatres.pdf).

For more information on Canada and space, please log on: www.space.gc.ca/csa_sectors/earth_environment/radarsat/research/dru.asp

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