Iceberg Classification Using Side Looking Airborne Radar

The Coast Guard has been experimenting with a Side Looking Airborne Radar for use in radar target classification by the International Ice Patrol. The report, which was prepared for the International Ice Patrol, outlines the classification clues and techniques that appear valid at this time for class...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Farmer,L. D.
Other Authors: COAST GUARD WASHINGTON D C
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 1972
Subjects:
Snow
Ice and Permafrost
Active & Passive Radar Detection & Equipment
(*SEA ICE
RADAR TRACKING)
AIRBORNE
RADAR TARGETS
CLASSIFICATION
IDENTIFICATION
MEASUREMENT
FAILURE
RADAR EQUIPMENT
SIDE LOOKING RADAR
COAST GUARD
*ICEBERGS
*ICE REPORTING
INTERNATIONAL ICE PATROL
Ice
permafrost
Sea ice
Online Access:http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0742653
http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0742653
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Summary:The Coast Guard has been experimenting with a Side Looking Airborne Radar for use in radar target classification by the International Ice Patrol. The report, which was prepared for the International Ice Patrol, outlines the classification clues and techniques that appear valid at this time for classifying targets as either ice or other than ice. In addition, the report contains information on mensuration, mission planning and radar malfunctions to enhance its value as a training aid. (Author)

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