Title :
The detection of ice at sea by radar
Author :
Williams, P.D.L.
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The paper begins with an historical review of radar for ice detection. The most up-to-date estimates of radar cross section of ice in various forms are presented and discussed. Comments are made on recent sea clutter measurements and the influence of scanner height on marine radar.
Keywords :
ice; marine systems; radar applications; radar cross-sections; radionavigation; IR radiometer detectors; Icefax ice warning broadcasts; S-band; X-band; ice; iceberg detection; radar; radar backscatter; radar cross section; sea clutter backscatter coefficient; surface reflection coefficient;
Journal_Title :
Radio and Electronic Engineer
DOI :
10.1049/ree.1979.0059
