What is the Space Oblique Mercator (SOM) projection?
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What is the Space Oblique Mercator (SOM) projection?
What is the Space Oblique Mercator (SOM) projection?
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Re: What is the Space Oblique Mercator (SOM) projection?
SOM is a space-based map projection in which the reference meridian nominally follows the spacecraft ground track. It provides a mapping from latitude and longitude to a coordinate system that is approximately aligned with the MISR swath. SOM was used because it minimizes distortion and resampling effects, and permits the greatest flexibility in the choice of Earth-based projections. SOM also allows direct cross-comparison with data from other instruments and simplifies global mapping, since the data have already been geolocated.
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