Observing the solar eclipse

Radar image, full scene, geocoded

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	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 (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

Now let's have a look at the three photos taken by our cruise participants during the event.










 
 

Distant iceberg at solar eclipse position

Can you recognise the landscape? Are you able to put it in relation to the satellite image?

 
 

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?

 
 
 
Last update: 18 April 2013

Antarctica 2003 expedition
•	Introduction (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMVG70YDUF_0.html)
•	Background (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMON70YDUF_0.html)
Accompany a classmate - Exercises
•	Introduction (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMNX70YDUF_0.html)
•	The coast of Africa (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMC1AZVNUF_0.html)
•	High sea near the Crozet Islands (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMH3AZVNUF_0.html)
•	The Islands of Kerguelen (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMN5AZVNUF_0.html)
•	The harsh climate of Heard Island (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMT8AZVNUF_0.html)
•	Entering the icy waters (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMP9AZVNUF_0.html)
•	Visiting a research station in Antarctica (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMOBAZVNUF_0.html)
•	Nearly caught by a severe storm! (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEM1RAZVNUF_0.html)
•	Arrival in Tasmania (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMPRAZVNUF_0.html)
•	Chlorophyll concentration exercise (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMETAZVNUF_0.html)
Exercises
•	Introduction (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEM1V70YDUF_0.html)
•	Exercise 2 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using images and maps (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMFDC0YDUF_0.html)
•	Exercise 3 - Guide the icebreaker through the ice using a computer (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEM0HC0YDUF_0.html)
•	Exercise 4 - Help, the icebreaker is stuck! (http://www.esa.int/SPECIALS/Eduspace_Global_EN/SEMJ7G0YDUF_0.html)
Links
•	Australian Antarctic Division (http://www.aad.gov.au/)
•	Maps Larsemann Hills (http://www.aad.gov.au/aadc/gaz/display_name.cfm?gaz_id=686)
•	Davis station - webcam (http://www.aad.gov.au/asset/webcams/davis/default.asp)
Eduspace - Software
•	LEOWorks 3 (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/multimedia/LEOWorks3.exe)
Eduspace - Download
•	Resultats-meteo-xls.zip (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/Resultats_meteo-xls.zip)
•	Resultats-chimie.zip (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/Resultats-chimie.zip)
•	MERIS031102_ 0742.zip (1.0 Mb) (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/MERIS031102_0742.zip)
•	ASAR031121 _fullgeo.zip (0.6 Mb) (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/ASAR031121_fullgeo.zip)
•	ASAR_sun-eclips _position.zip (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/ASAR_sun-eclips_position.zip)
•	Chlorophyll.pdf (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/Chlorophyll_B.pdf)
•	MERIS_031110-0655 _Ocean.zip (3.4 Mb) (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/MERIS_031110-0655_Ocean.zip)
•	MERIS_031114-0451 _Kerguelen.zip (3.4 Mb) (http://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/eduspace/meris_031114_0451_Kerguelen.zip)