Use of satellite data for detecting icebergs and evaluating the iceberg threats
Te methods of satellite monitoring of dangerous ice formations, namely icebergs in the Arctic seas, representing a threat to the safety of navigation and economic activity on the Arctic shelf are considered. Te main objective of the research is to develop methods for detecting icebergs using satelli...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:f553e205808343e192e4f2ed51059349 2023-05-15T14:53:13+02:00 Use of satellite data for detecting icebergs and evaluating the iceberg threats I. A. Bychkova V. G. Smirnov 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.15356/2076-6734-2018-4-537-551 https://doaj.org/article/f553e205808343e192e4f2ed51059349 RU rus Nauka https://ice-snow.igras.ru/jour/article/view/516 https://doaj.org/toc/2076-6734 https://doaj.org/toc/2412-3765 2076-6734 2412-3765 doi:10.15356/2076-6734-2018-4-537-551 https://doaj.org/article/f553e205808343e192e4f2ed51059349 Лëд и снег, Vol 58, Iss 4, Pp 537-551 (2018) айсберги арктические моря оптический спектральный диапазон радиолокатор с синтезированной апертурой снимки высокого пространственного разрешения спутниковый мониторинг Science Q article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.15356/2076-6734-2018-4-537-551 2023-03-19T01:40:11Z Te methods of satellite monitoring of dangerous ice formations, namely icebergs in the Arctic seas, representing a threat to the safety of navigation and economic activity on the Arctic shelf are considered. Te main objective of the research is to develop methods for detecting icebergs using satellite radar data and high space resolution images in the visible spectral range. Te developed method of iceberg detection is based on statistical criteria for fnding gradient zones in the analysis of two-dimensional felds of satellite images. Te algorithms of the iceberg detection, the procedure of the false target identifcation, and determination the horizontal dimensions of the icebergs and their location are described. Examples of iceberg detection using satellite information with high space resolution obtained from Sentinel-1 and Landsat-8 satellites are given. To assess the iceberg threat, we propose to use a model of their drif, one of the input parameters of which is the size of the detected objects. Tree possible situations of observation of icebergs are identifed, namely, the «status» state of objects: icebergs on open water; icebergs in drifing ice; and icebergs in the fast ice. At the same time, in each of these situations, the iceberg can be grounded, that prevents its moving. Specifc features of the iceberg monitoring at various «status» states of them are considered. Te «status» state of the iceberg is also taken into account when assessing the degree of danger of the detected object. Te use of iceberg detection techniques based on satellite radar data and visible range images is illustrated by results of monitoring the coastal areas of the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago. Te approaches proposed to detect icebergs from satellite data allow improving the quality and efciency of service for a wide number of users with ensuring the efciency and safety of Arctic navigation and activities on the Arctic shelf. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Iceberg* Severnaya Zemlya Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Severnaya Zemlya ENVELOPE(98.000,98.000,79.500,79.500) Ice and Snow 58 4 537 551 |
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айсберги арктические моря оптический спектральный диапазон радиолокатор с синтезированной апертурой снимки высокого пространственного разрешения спутниковый мониторинг Science Q |
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айсберги арктические моря оптический спектральный диапазон радиолокатор с синтезированной апертурой снимки высокого пространственного разрешения спутниковый мониторинг Science Q |
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Te methods of satellite monitoring of dangerous ice formations, namely icebergs in the Arctic seas, representing a threat to the safety of navigation and economic activity on the Arctic shelf are considered. Te main objective of the research is to develop methods for detecting icebergs using satellite radar data and high space resolution images in the visible spectral range. Te developed method of iceberg detection is based on statistical criteria for fnding gradient zones in the analysis of two-dimensional felds of satellite images. Te algorithms of the iceberg detection, the procedure of the false target identifcation, and determination the horizontal dimensions of the icebergs and their location are described. Examples of iceberg detection using satellite information with high space resolution obtained from Sentinel-1 and Landsat-8 satellites are given. To assess the iceberg threat, we propose to use a model of their drif, one of the input parameters of which is the size of the detected objects. Tree possible situations of observation of icebergs are identifed, namely, the «status» state of objects: icebergs on open water; icebergs in drifing ice; and icebergs in the fast ice. At the same time, in each of these situations, the iceberg can be grounded, that prevents its moving. Specifc features of the iceberg monitoring at various «status» states of them are considered. Te «status» state of the iceberg is also taken into account when assessing the degree of danger of the detected object. Te use of iceberg detection techniques based on satellite radar data and visible range images is illustrated by results of monitoring the coastal areas of the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago. Te approaches proposed to detect icebergs from satellite data allow improving the quality and efciency of service for a wide number of users with ensuring the efciency and safety of Arctic navigation and activities on the Arctic shelf. |
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Use of satellite data for detecting icebergs and evaluating the iceberg threats |
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