< ISS036-E-2458 >
| NASA Photo ID | ISS036-E-2458 |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Date taken | 2013.05.18 |
| Time taken | 08:39:01 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 24.4° N, 49.3° E
Photo center point: 26.6° N, 50.1° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Photo center point: 26.6° N, 50.1° E
Photo center point by machine learning:
Nadir to Photo Center: North
Spacecraft Altitude: 226 nautical miles (419km)
Country or Geographic Name: | SAUDI ARABIA |
Features: | TARUT BAY, RAS TANURA, PETROCHEMICAL FACILITIES, SAIHAT |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 10 (1-10)% |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 85° |
Sun Azimuth: | 179° |
Camera: | Nikon D3S Electronic Still Camera |
Focal Length: | 400mm |
Camera Tilt: | 32 degrees |
Format: | 4256E: 4256 x 2832 pixel CMOS sensor, 36.0mm x 23.9mm, total pixels: 12.87 million, Nikon FX format |
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| 1000 pixels | 664 pixels | No | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
| 540 pixels | 359 pixels | Yes | Yes | Earth From Space collection | Download Image |
| 720 pixels | 480 pixels | Yes | No | NASA's Earth Observatory web site | Download Image |
| 4256 pixels | 2832 pixels | No | No | Download Image | |
| 640 pixels | 426 pixels | No | No | Download Image |
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No GeoTIFF is available for this photo.Image Caption: Tarut Bay, Saudi Arabia
Note: This caption refers to the image versions labeled "NASA's Earth Observatory web site".
Tarut Bay (also spelled Tarout or Tarot) is located along the Saudi Arabia coastline of the Arabian Gulf (also known as the Persian Gulf). The bay surrounds the island of Tarut (image center), one of the largest islands in the Arabian Gulf with an area of approximately 70 km2. Archeological evidence suggests that the island has been continuously inhabited for over 5000 years. Today, the island hosts both suburban development and fishing industries. The island is linked to the mainland city of Qatif to the west by two causeways that cross a narrow channel of the Bay.
The Ras Tanura peninsula that forms the northern boundary of Tarut Bay is occupied by residential compounds and industrial facilities owned by Saudi Aramco, considered to be one of the largest and most valuable oil companies in the world. In addition to the facilities located along the natural shorelines and islands of the bay, numerous drill rigs and docking facilities have been constructed to support the activities of the petroleum industry. One striking example of such construction is the King Abdulaziz Seaport complex located to the south of Tarut Bay proper in the Arabian Gulf (image lower right). The port complex is essentially a small self-supporting city with its own housing for employees, medical and support services, and water treatment plants.
Sinuous green to turquoise ribbons visible in the waters of Tarut Bay are likely a combination of sediments moved by nearshore currents and phytoplankton. Green areas near the city of Qatif (image center bottom) include both agricultural fields and numerous fruit trees such as date palms, hearkening back to the region's importance as a historical oasis.
Note: This caption refers to the image versions labeled "NASA's Earth Observatory web site".
Tarut Bay (also spelled Tarout or Tarot) is located along the Saudi Arabia coastline of the Arabian Gulf (also known as the Persian Gulf). The bay surrounds the island of Tarut (image center), one of the largest islands in the Arabian Gulf with an area of approximately 70 km2. Archeological evidence suggests that the island has been continuously inhabited for over 5000 years. Today, the island hosts both suburban development and fishing industries. The island is linked to the mainland city of Qatif to the west by two causeways that cross a narrow channel of the Bay.
The Ras Tanura peninsula that forms the northern boundary of Tarut Bay is occupied by residential compounds and industrial facilities owned by Saudi Aramco, considered to be one of the largest and most valuable oil companies in the world. In addition to the facilities located along the natural shorelines and islands of the bay, numerous drill rigs and docking facilities have been constructed to support the activities of the petroleum industry. One striking example of such construction is the King Abdulaziz Seaport complex located to the south of Tarut Bay proper in the Arabian Gulf (image lower right). The port complex is essentially a small self-supporting city with its own housing for employees, medical and support services, and water treatment plants.
Sinuous green to turquoise ribbons visible in the waters of Tarut Bay are likely a combination of sediments moved by nearshore currents and phytoplankton. Green areas near the city of Qatif (image center bottom) include both agricultural fields and numerous fruit trees such as date palms, hearkening back to the region's importance as a historical oasis.
