NASA QuikSCAT卫星使用散射仪（scatterometer ）测量海洋上的风速风向（自1999年至今），并公布于众。这是读取数据（L2B）的程序。数据可从http://podaac.jpl.nasa.gov/DATA_CATALOG/quikscatinfo.html查找和下载。可用于科研和海上风资源的调查研究。-SeaWinds on QuikSCAT measures backscatter from the ocean surface (sigma0) used to derive vector wind stress as well as wind speed and direction. Launched in June 19, 1999, QuikSCAT was originally intended to be a　quick recovery　mission to fill the gap created by the unexpected failure of the NASA scatterometer (NSCAT). Fortunately, QuikSCAT has surpassed its life expectancy and continues to provide reliable and valuable ocean surface wind vector measurements. These measurements are widely used for scientific research over a range of topics including oceanography, meteorology, sea ice, land-based studies, and wind energy. They also serve various needs of the private sector, educational community, and government.