Title :
Effects of atmospheric boundary layer moisture on friction velocity with implications for SAR imagery
Author :
Babin, Steven M. ; Thompson, Donald R.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Phys. Lab., Johns Hopkins Univ., Laurel, MD, USA
fDate :
1/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Using computer simulations, it is shown that failure to consider water vapor effects may lead to anomalous friction velocity changes with static stability. When interpreting synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery showing sea surface features induced by marine boundary layer spanning eddies, consideration should be given to the effects of water vapor
Keywords :
atmospheric boundary layer; atmospheric humidity; atmospheric techniques; meteorological radar; oceanographic techniques; remote sensing by radar; synthetic aperture radar; SAR; SAR imagery; Synthetic aperture radar; anomalous friction velocity; atmosphere; atmospheric effect; boundary layer; eddies; friction velocity; humidity; marine boundary layer; measurement technique; meteorology; moisture; ocean wave; radar remote sensing; sea surface; sea surface feature; simulation; water vapor; water vapour; Friction; Humidity; Moisture; Ocean temperature; Rough surfaces; Sea surface; Stability; Surface roughness; Synthetic aperture radar; Wind speed;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
