The interpretation of SIR-B imagery of surface waves and other oceanographic features using in-situ, meteorological satellite, and infrared satellite data
Abstract
The overall aim is to interpret Shuttle Imaging Radar-B imagery of selected ocean areas near the United Kingdom using available data from ships and buoys, with particular emphasis on understanding the mechanisms involved in the backscattering of microwaves from the sea surface and their relationship to surface gravity waves. The secondary objective is to use a multispectral approach to study sea-surface expressions such as slicks, internal waves, and eddies. Data acquisition, handling, and analysis approaches and expected results are discussed.
- Publication:
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In JPL The SIR-B Sci. Invest. Plan 13 p (SEE N85-17208 08-32
- Pub Date:
- July 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984ssip.nasa.....A
- Keywords:
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- Backscattering;
- Gravity Waves;
- Image Analysis;
- Infrared Imagery;
- Microwave Imagery;
- Ocean Surface;
- Oceanography;
- Shuttle Imaging Radar;
- Water Waves;
- Buoys;
- Data Acquisition;
- Imaging Techniques;
- Internal Waves;
- Noaa Satellites;
- Ships;
- Shuttle Imaging Radar;
- Spectral Reconnaissance;
- Vortices;
- Wave Propagation;
- Communications and Radar