STS081-728-88
| NASA Photo ID | STS081-728-88 |
| Focal Length | 250mm |
| Date taken | 1997.01.20 |
| Time taken | 18:14:35 GMT |
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Spacecraft nadir point: 40.2° S, 65.0° W
Photo center point: 39.5° S, 69.5° W
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Photo center point: 39.5° S, 69.5° W
Photo center point by machine learning:
Nadir to Photo Center: West
Spacecraft Altitude: 205 nautical miles (380km)
Country or Geographic Name: | ARGENTINA |
Features: | RAMOS MEXIA RESERVOIR |
| Features Found Using Machine Learning: | |
Cloud Cover Percentage: | 0 (no clouds present) |
Sun Elevation Angle: | 60° |
Sun Azimuth: | 305° |
Camera: | Hasselblad |
Focal Length: | 250mm |
Camera Tilt: | 53 degrees |
Format: | 5046: Kodak, natural color positive, Lumiere 100/5046, ASA 100, standard base |
Film Exposure: | Normal |
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Image Caption: STS081-728-088 Ezequil Ramos Mexia Reservoir, Argentina January 1997
There are two separate reservoirs along this section of the Rio Limay in northern Patagonia. Ezequiel Ramos Mexia (bluish feature) is the large reservoir in the center of the image; the smaller Arroyito Reservoir is farther downstream (northeast) on the Rio Limay. The "Ramos Mexia" Reservoir, also known as "El Chocon", was constructed to serve multiple purposes such as flood control, hydroelectric power, provide water for irrigation, and for sports fishing and recreation. The city of Neuquen, a regional center for petroleum exploration, is in the Limay valley at the right edge of the frame. Although the surrounding region is arid with xerophilic vegetation and shrubby bushes, floodplains of many rivers and streams support agriculture. Agricultural field patterns are visible in the valleys in this picture.
There are two separate reservoirs along this section of the Rio Limay in northern Patagonia. Ezequiel Ramos Mexia (bluish feature) is the large reservoir in the center of the image; the smaller Arroyito Reservoir is farther downstream (northeast) on the Rio Limay. The "Ramos Mexia" Reservoir, also known as "El Chocon", was constructed to serve multiple purposes such as flood control, hydroelectric power, provide water for irrigation, and for sports fishing and recreation. The city of Neuquen, a regional center for petroleum exploration, is in the Limay valley at the right edge of the frame. Although the surrounding region is arid with xerophilic vegetation and shrubby bushes, floodplains of many rivers and streams support agriculture. Agricultural field patterns are visible in the valleys in this picture.
