Scientists created this map for a project called The Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica (REMA). This map is the highest-resolution terrain map by far of any continent. It has a resolution of 2 to 8 meters, compared to 1,000 meters, which was typical for previous maps.
Ian Howat, project head said, “The map and associated images and data will change science in Antarctica, especially as it is updated. At this resolution, you can see almost everything. We can actually see variations in the snow in some places. We will be able to measure changes in the surface of the continent over time.”
The software automated the assembly of overlapping pairs of high-resolution satellite images. Well, the total file size is more than 150 terabytes or 150,000 gigabytes. Moreover, it will allow scientists to plan some trips over the treacherous terrain of the continent.
https://www.techexplorist.com/new-terrain-map-of-antarctica-accurately-depicts-continent-in-stunning-detail/16868/
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