Getting Started with QIceRadar
Welcome to QIceRadar! This page will guide you through the initial setup and provide you with resources to help you get started with visualizing and analyzing Antarctic radar data.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Python 3.6 or higher
- Internet connection
- Basic knowledge of using the terminal/command prompt
Installation Instructions
Follow these steps to install QIceRadar on your system:
- Download the latest version of QIceRadar from the GitHub releases page.
- Extract the downloaded files to a directory of your choice.
- Open a terminal and navigate to the directory where the
requirements.txtfile is located. - Run the following command to install the required dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt - Run the following command to start QIceRadar:
python main.py
Configuration Instructions
After installation, configure the QIceRadar plugin:
- Open the QIceRadar application.
- Navigate to the configuration settings.
- Set the root data directory, NSIDC token, and AAD credentials as required.
- Save the configuration.
Video Tutorials
Check out this video tutorial to help you get started with QIceRadar:
Data Availability
The table below shows the availability of data and the supported features within the QIceRadar application:
| Institution | Campaign | Data Type | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Antarctic Survey (BAS) | AGAP | Radar Data | Available | Supports basic visualization |
| British Antarctic Survey (BAS) | BBAS | Elevation Data | Available | Supports advanced analysis |
| British Antarctic Survey (BAS) | FISS | Ice Thickness | Available | Supports detailed study |
| Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) | Roi Baudouin Ice Shelf | Radar Data | Available | High resolution |
| University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG) | ICECAP | Radar Data | Available | Comprehensive coverage |
| Stanford University | SPRI | Ice Thickness | Available | Historical data |
| Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) | KRT1 | Radar Data | Available | Limited granularity |
| Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) | Various Campaigns | Radar Data | Not Available | Data format conversion needed |
Additional Resources
For more information, please visit the following links: