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Airborne and satellite radars record Frascati grape harvest

31 January 2006

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An aerial view of the Frascati area, taken a BACCHUS-DOC campaign flight

Credits: DLR

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E-SAR polarimetric radar coverage of the Frascati area acquired during the BACCHUS-DOC campaign

Credits: DLR

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Corner reflector used as a ground reference point for the aerial radar and satellite data of the Frascati are acquired during the BACCHUS-DOC campaign.

Credits: Tor Vergata University

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Close-up of the E-SAR radar image of Frascati acquired during the BACCHUS-DOC campaign

Credits: DLR

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DLR's Dornier Do-228 used to fly the E-SAR aerial radar sensor utilised during the BACCHUS-DOC campaign

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ESA's ESRIN centre in Frascati seen by DLR's E-SAR aerial radar instrument. Note distinctive rows of either vines or olive trees in the vicinity.

Credits: DLR

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Birds are not the only ones to eye the juicy grapes. Much higher, satellites keep watch.

Credits: EuroNews