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TOPEX ALTIMETER SENSOR DATA RECORD
The Sensory Data Record (SDR) is similar to the GDR product except that it also contains waveforms, which are required for retracking. This is an expert level product. If you do not need the waveforms then the GDR should suit your needs.
Complete Metadata
| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| bureauCode |
[
"026:00"
]
|
| contactPoint |
{
"fn": "Earthdata Forum",
"@type": "vcard:Contact",
"hasEmail": "mailto:earthdata-support@nasa.gov"
}
|
| description | The Sensory Data Record (SDR) is similar to the GDR product except that it also contains waveforms, which are required for retracking. This is an expert level product. If you do not need the waveforms then the GDR should suit your needs. |
| distribution |
[
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (PDF)",
"format": "PDF",
"mediaType": "application/pdf",
"downloadURL": "https://archive.podaac.earthdata.nasa.gov/podaac-ops-cumulus-docs/topex/open/L1B/altsdr/docs/D-8591_C_sdr.pdf"
},
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (Unknown Format)",
"format": "BIN",
"mediaType": "application/octet-stream",
"downloadURL": "https://archive.podaac.earthdata.nasa.gov/podaac-ops-cumulus-docs/topex/open/L1B/altsdr/sw/read_tp_sdr.m"
},
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (Unknown Format)",
"format": "BIN",
"mediaType": "application/octet-stream",
"downloadURL": "https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/virtual-directory/collections/C2617176787-POCLOUD"
},
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (Unknown Format)",
"format": "BIN",
"mediaType": "application/octet-stream",
"downloadURL": "https://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/CitingPODAAC"
},
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (JPEG)",
"format": "JPEG",
"mediaType": "image/jpeg",
"downloadURL": "https://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/Podaac/thumbnails/TOPEX_ALTSDR.jpg"
},
{
"@type": "dcat:Distribution",
"title": "Data Information (Unknown Format)",
"format": "BIN",
"mediaType": "application/octet-stream",
"downloadURL": "https://search.earthdata.nasa.gov/search/granules?p=C2617176787-POCLOUD"
}
]
|
| identifier | 10.5067/TPSDR-BIN0A |
| keyword |
[
"earth-science-ocean-waves-oceans-waveform"
]
|
| landingPage | https://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/CitingPODAAC |
| modified | 2026-02-10 |
| programCode |
[
"026:000"
]
|
| publisher |
{
"name": "TOPEX/POSEIDON;NASA/JPL/PODAAC",
"@type": "org:Organization"
}
|
| spatial |
"[[{"EastBoundingCoordinate":180,"NorthBoundingCoordinate":66,"SouthBoundingCoordinate":-66,"WestBoundingCoordinate":-180}],"CARTESIAN"]"
|
| temporal | 1992-09-25/1992-09-25 |
| theme |
[
"Earth Science"
]
|
| title | TOPEX ALTIMETER SENSOR DATA RECORD |