Title :
Radar detection of oceanic fronts
Author :
Murphy, Donald L.
Author_Institution :
Int. Ice Patrol, Groton, CT, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
Radar images of the ocean have been compared with satellite infrared imagery, and hydrographic and drifting buoy data collected at the sea surface. The side-looking airborne radar (SLAR) used is a real-aperture radar that operates in the X-band. The SLAR can detect the sharp thermal fronts associated with warm eddies. However, the results of the experiments show that interpreting SLAR images in the absence of supporting data is difficult. SLAR is most useful when used in conjunction with other data sources
Keywords :
oceanographic techniques; radar applications; remote sensing; SLAR; X-band; ocean front; radar; real-aperture radar; remote sensing technique; side-looking airborne radar; thermal fronts; warm eddies; Airborne radar; Aircraft navigation; Ice; Infrared imaging; Ocean temperature; Radar detection; Radar imaging; Satellites; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23547
