The document discusses the mapping of water features using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data, detailing the principles and prerequisites for downloading and processing the data. It describes workflows for extracting water bodies using QGIS and Orfeo Toolbox, including speckle filtering, histogram thresholding, and feature extraction. Additionally, it highlights specific steps, tools, and settings required for effective analysis while noting the importance of handling image artifacts and ensuring GIS readiness of the data.
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