Sea Ice
Sea Ice

Author: Mohammed Shokr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-04-20

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 111982821X

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SEA ICE The latest edition of the gold standard in sea ice references In the newly revised second edition of Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an in-depth review of the features and structural properties of ice, as well as the latest advances in geophysical sensors, ice parameter retrieval techniques, and remote sensing data. The book has been updated to reflect the latest scientific developments in macro- and micro-scale sea ice research. For this edition, the authors have included high-quality photographs of thin sections from cores of various ice types, as well as a comprehensive account of all major field expeditions that have systematically surveyed sea ice and its properties. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to ice physics and physical processes, including ice morphology and age-based structural features Practical discussions of radiometric and radar-scattering observations from sea ice, including radar backscatter and microwave emission The latest techniques for the retrieval of sea ice parameters from space-borne and airborne sensor data New chapters on sea ice thermal microwave emissions and on the impact of climate change on polar sea ice Perfect for academic researchers working on sea ice, the cryosphere, and climatology, Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing will also benefit meteorologists, marine operators, and high-latitude construction engineers.

Sea Ice
Sea Ice

Author: Mohammed Shokr

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-03-16

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 1119027888

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Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing addresses experiences acquired mainly in Canada by researchers in the fields of ice physics and growth history in relation to its polycrystalline structure as well as ice parameters retrieval from remote sensing observations. The volume describes processes operating at the macro- and microscale (e.g., brine entrapment in sea ice, crystallographic texture of ice types, brine drainage mechanisms, etc.). The information is supported by high-quality photographs of ice thin-sections prepared from cores of different ice types, all obtained by leading experts during field experiments in the 1970s through the 1990s, using photographic cameras and scanning microscopy. In addition, this volume presents techniques to retrieve a suite of sea ice parameters (e.g. ice type, concentration, extent, thickness, surface temperature, surface deformation, etc.) from space-borne and airborne sensor data. The breadth of the material on this subject is designed to appeal to researchers and users of remote sensing data who want to develop quick familiarity with the capabilities of this technology or detailed knowledge about major techniques for retrieval of key ice parameters. Volume highlights include: Detailed crystallographic classification of natural sea ice, the key information from which information about ice growth conditions can be inferred. Many examples are presented with material to support qualitative and quantitative interpretation of the data. Methods developed for revealing microstructural characteristics of sea ice and performing forensic investigations. Data sets on radiative properties and satellite observations of sea ice, its snow cover, and surrounding open water. Methods of retrieval of ice surface features and geophysical parameters from remote sensing observations with a focus on critical issues such as the suitability of different sensors for different tasks and data synergism. Sea Ice: Physics and Remote Sensing is intended for a variety of sea ice audiences interested in different aspects of ice related to physics, geophysics, remote sensing, operational monitoring, mechanics, and cryospheric sciences.

Wave Propagation, Scattering And Emission In Complex Media
Wave Propagation, Scattering And Emission In Complex Media

Author: Ya-qiu Jin

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2005-01-26

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 9814483117

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This book contains review papers presented at the International Workshop on Wave Propagation, Scattering and Emission on Theory, Experiment, Simulation and Inversion (WPSE). The papers are of high quality, covering broad areas: a new mechanism of interaction of electromagnetic waves with complex media, remote sensing information, computational electromagnetics, etc. This book summarizes the most significant progress in wave propagation, encompassing theory, experiment, simulation, and inversion. It will also serve as a good reference for scientists in future research.List of Foreign Invited Speakers: Henry Bertoni (Brooklyn Polytechnic University), Lawrence Carin (Duke U), Al Chang (NASA, Goddard), Margaret Cheney (Rensselaer Polytech Institute), Weng Chew (U of Illinois at Urbana Champaign), Shane Cloude (AEL Consultants, UK), Adrian Fung (U of Texas at Arlington), Al Gasiewski (Environmental Tech Lab, NOAA), Martti Hallikainen (Helsinki U of Technology), Akira Ishimaru (U of Washington), Magdy Iskander (U of Hawaii), J A Kong (MIT), Roger Lang (George Washington U), Alex Maradudin (U of California at Irvine), Eric Michielssen (U of Illinois at Urbana Champaign), Eni Njoku (Caltech, Jet Propulsion Lab), Carey Rappaport (Northeastern U), Marc Saillard (Institut Fresnel), Kamal Sarabandi (U of Michigan), David R Smith (U of California at San Diego), Mitsuo Tateiba (Kyushu University), George Uslenghi (U of Illinois at Chicago), and Werner Wiesbeck (Karlsruhe U).

Radar Imaging and Holography
Radar Imaging and Holography

Author: Alexander Ya Pasmurov

Publisher: IET

Published: 2005-12-21

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 0863415024

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Increasing information content is an important scientific problem in modern observation systems development. Radar, or microwave, imaging can be used for this purpose. The book provides an overview of the field and explains why a unified approach based on wave field processing techniques, including holographic and tomographic approaches, is necessary in high resolution radar design. It contains discussion of new areas in imaging radar theory, holographic radar, the questions of estimation and improving radar image quality, and finally various practical applications.

Theory and Approach of Information Retrievals from Electromagnetic Scattering and Remote Sensing
Theory and Approach of Information Retrievals from Electromagnetic Scattering and Remote Sensing

Author: Ya-Qiu Jin

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 9781402040290

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Theory and Approach of Information Retrievals from Electromagnetic Scattering and Remote Sensing presents some new progress on the theoretical and numerical approaches for information retrieval of the remote sensing via electromagnetic scattering and emission. It covers the vector radiative transfer theory for inhomogeneous scatter media, polarimetric scattering theory for the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery and some innovative applications, new approach and data validation for current space-borne remote sensing programs, fast computational method and numerical simulation for bistatic scattering of randomly rough surface with a target presence, especially at low grazing angle. Some inverse problems in radiative transfer and inverse scattering are also discussed. Novel electromagnetics of complex media are also presented. Theory and Approach of Information Retrievals from Electromagnetic Scattering and Remote Sensing is intended as a textbook for graduate students and a reference book for scientists to see the most recent progress in the author’s research laboratory.

Remote Sensing of Sea Ice in the Northern Sea Route
Remote Sensing of Sea Ice in the Northern Sea Route

Author: Ola M. Johannessen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-11-30

Total Pages: 564

ISBN-13: 3540488405

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Remote Sensing of Sea Ice in the Northern Sea Route: Studies and Applications initially provides a history of the Northern Sea Route as an important strategic transport route for supporting the northern regions of Russia and cargo transportation between Europe and the Northern Pacific Basin. The authors then describe sea ice conditions in the Eurasian Arctic Seas and, using microwave satellite data, provide a detailed analysis of difficult sea ice conditions. Remote sensing techniques and the basic principles of SAR image formation are described, as well as the major satellite radar systems used for ice studies in the Arctic. The authors take a good look at the use of sensing equipment in experiments, including the ICE WATCH project used for monitoring the Northern Sea Route. The possibilities of using SAR remote sensing for ice navigation in the Northern Sea Route is also detailed, analysing techniques of automatic image processing and interpretation. A study is provided of regional drifting ice, fast ice and river ice in the coastal areas of the Arctic Seas. The book concludes with a review of the practical experience using SAR images for supporting navigation and offshore industrial activity, based on a series of experiments conducted with the Murmansk Shipping Company on board nuclear icebreakers.