Skukuza Surface Bidirectional Reflectance Factor Measurements

Southern Africa surface anisotropy data from the CAR instrument's Skukuza campaign. The dataset contains bidirectional reflectance factor (BRDF) measurements over various natural surfaces and ecosystems. Observations were made by the CAR mission to support the SAFARI campaign and validate NASA Earth Observing System satellite products, with data last updated in 2007.

Use Cases

• Validate satellite-derived surface reflectance products using ground-based bidirectional reflectance factor measurements.
• Characterize surface anisotropy for different natural ecosystems in southern Africa using BRDF data.
• Support atmospheric correction algorithms by providing in-situ BRDF observations for various spectral bands.

Strengths

• Bidirectional reflectance factor measurements support validation of satellite products.
• Data collection targeted specific natural surfaces and ecosystems in southern Africa.

Limitations

• Dataset was last updated in 2007, indicating potential temporal staleness.
• Specific sample size, row count, and column details are unknown.

Provenance

Source

GES_DISC

Collection Method

Observations made with the CAR (Cloud Absorption Radiometer) instrument.

Geography

Southern Africa, specifically the Skukuza area.