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Auxiliary Data

1 Definition​

Data enhancing processing and utilization of main sensor data, collected via different processes or platforms, and usable as independent datasets.

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2 Definition​

Data required to perform processing of Sensor Data which is not obtained from the Sensor itself. Includes: (a) Data provided by the spacecraft (e.g. orbit Position and velocity, attitude, instrument house-keeping Data, on-board time); (b) Data not available from on-board sources.

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For EnMAP, this includes (a) orbit files, attitude files, Calibration Data, instrument house-keeping Data; (b) atmospheric parameters, reference images.

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3 Definition​

Data required for instrument processing that does not originate in the instrument itself or from the satellite. Some Auxiliary Data will be generated in the ground segment, whilst other Data will be provided from external sources.

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  • CEOS-ARD PFS template 20220302

4 Definition​

Data enhancing processing and utilization of remote sensing instrument data, collected via different processes or platforms, preferably georeferenced, and usable as independent datasets.

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