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The SIR-C Eduational CD-ROM of Radar Images, Lesson Plans, Presentation Materials, and a Teacher's Guide
Entry ID: 01-sir-c-00
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Summary
Abstract: (Summary adapted from DAAC educational materials)

The SIR-C Educational CD-ROM (SIR-CED): "Seeing the Earth in a New Way" is an
educational CD-ROM that contains worldwide radar images taken during the
Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C (SIR-C) missions flown in 1994 on the Space Shuttle
Endeavour. Preflight images are also included. SIR-CED contains lesson plans,
presentation materials, and a teacher's guide. It can be used as part of Earth
science, computing, or geography curriculums for junior high through university
levels. The CD is formatted for UNIX, Macintosh, and PC platforms.
Service Citation
Originators: USGS/NASA EDC DAAC
Title: SIR-C Educational CD-ROM (SIR-CED)
Provider: Earth Resources Observation & Science (EROS)
URL: http://edc2.usgs.gov/sir-c/
Service Keywords
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >BACKGROUND INFORMATION   [Definition]
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >CURRICULUM SUPPORT >LESSON PLANS   [Definition]
EDUCATION/OUTREACH >INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS >STAND ALONE   [Definition]
Science Keywords
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >HABITAT CONVERSION/FRAGMENTATION >DEFORESTATION   [Definition]
HUMAN DIMENSIONS >HABITAT CONVERSION/FRAGMENTATION >DESERTIFICATION   [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >EROSION/SEDIMENTATION >EROSION   [Definition]
LAND SURFACE >SOILS >SOIL MOISTURE/WATER CONTENT   [Definition]
OCEANS >COASTAL PROCESSES   [Definition]
SPECTRAL/ENGINEERING >RADAR >RADAR IMAGERY   [Definition]
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS   [Definition]
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >VOLCANIC ACTIVITY >ERUPTION DYNAMICS   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
ENVIRONMENT
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
INLAND WATERS
OCEANS
Instrument
SIR-C >Spaceborne Imaging Radar-C   [Information]
Quality
This CD-ROM is designed for use by educators and students in middle
and high schools and universities.
Use Constraints
Minimum System Requirements

PC MAC Unix
80486 CPU or Better 68030 CPU or Better WWW browser
DOS 6.22 System 7.1 256 color monitor
Windows 3.1 5MB of RAM 640x480 monitor
8MB of RAM 256 color monitor 2X CD-ROM drive
256 color monitor 640x480 monitor Sound Recommended
640x480 monitor 2X CD-ROM drive
2X CD-ROM drive
Mouse device
Sound card recommended
Keywords
CD-ROM
SIR-C
Service Provider
Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior

Service Provider Personnel
Name: EROS CENTER
Phone: 605-594-6151
Phone: 800-252-4547
Fax: 605-594-6589
Email: lta at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
LTA Customer Services
U.S. Geological Survey
EROS Center
47914 252nd Street
 City: Sioux Falls
Province or State: SD
Postal Code: 57198-0001
Country: USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media: CD-ROM
Fees: $5.00 U.S. Dollars
Personnel
TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2000-07-13
SERF Last Revision Date: 2009-03-26
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