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Radar image, full scene, geocoded
Radar image, full scene, geocoded
Observing the solar eclipse
 
Finally, the big event! The solar eclipse was observed at 65-55 South and 89-16 East, on 23 November, at 22.34 GMT, 03.34 local time.

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Radar image of observation location of the solar eclipse
Radar image of observation location of the solar eclipse
The first ASAR image gives you an overview of the area. This image is geocoded and measures 400 km across. It can be displayed with LEOWorks, and positions and distances can be assessed. Put them in relation with the mightiest glaciers of the Alps or of Norway! Study the different ice types by compiling a table, and add the appearing grey level to each type.

We cannot see the icebreaker on the image ASAR031121_1822eclipse.jpg because it was acquired a few days before, on 21 November, upon arrival of the expedition, to inform the crew in advance about the ice situation.
 
 
Radar image of observation location of the solar eclipse
Radar image of observation location of the solar eclipse (annotated)
The 'ASAR_sun_eclipse_position.tif' image gives you an overview of the situation during the observation of the solar eclipse.

Download ASAR_sun-eclips_position.tif as a zipped file.


 
 
Solar eclipse, 24 November 2003
Solar eclipse, 24 November 2003
Now let's have a look at the three photos taken by our cruise participants during the event.










 
 
Solar eclipse, iceberg, 24 November 2003
Distant iceberg at solar eclipse position
Can you recognise the landscape? Are you able to put it in relation to the satellite image?

 
 
Solar eclipse, landscape, 24 November 2003
Landscape during solar eclipse
Measure it using LEOWorks. Pixel size is 75 metres. You may notice that, on the satellite image, many of the icebergs have trails, just like ships.

What could that mean? Perhaps strong easterly winds impacting on stranded icebergs? Or do you have a better explanation?

 
 

 


Antarctica 2003 expedition
IntroductionBackground
Accompany a classmate - Exercises
IntroductionThe coast of AfricaHigh sea near the Crozet IslandsThe Islands of KerguelenThe harsh climate of Heard IslandEntering the icy watersVisiting a research station in AntarcticaNearly caught by a severe storm!Arrival in TasmaniaChlorophyll concentration exercise
Exercises
IntroductionExercise 2 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using images and mapsExercise 3 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using a computerExercise 4 - Help, the icebreaker is stuck!
Links
Australian Antarctic DivisionMaps Larsemann HillsDavis station - webcam
Eduspace - Software
LEOWorks 3
Eduspace - Download
Resultats-meteo-xls.zipResultats-chimie.zipMERIS031102_ 0742.zip (1.0 Mb)ASAR031121
_fullgeo.zip
(0.6 Mb)
ASAR_sun-eclips
_position.zip
Chlorophyll.pdfMERIS_031110-0655
_Ocean.zip (3.4 Mb)
MERIS_031114-0451
_Kerguelen.zip (3.4 Mb)
 
 
 
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