Definition

Fixed size (in time extension) product generated from a longer data segment. Typically, the length was defined such that the product covers a square area, but with the evolution to provide dissemination systematically via on-line services,the resulting download size has become an important parameter to consider.

• “Fixed Frames” have a predefinedgeographical footprint in accordance with a reference system.

• “Floating Frames” start at an arbitrary position chosen by the user. See also granule and scene.

Source

 CEOS/WGISS/DSIG/GLOS

ESA PDGS Glossary, PGSI-GSEG-EOPG-LI-13-0033 (MM-PDGS Glossary Issue 2.0_forReview.docx)

Category

4. Data Stewardship words