Active Microwave Radar Observations of Weddell Sea Ice

From Intro.: This paper first introduces the C-band(5.3 GHz) sensor systems used in this study, together with some of the important and relevant sampling issues and limitations of satellite radar. Second, a broad description of the backscatter characteristics of Weddell Sea ice, together with its re...

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Main Author: Drinkwater, M. R.
Language:English
Published: 2004
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2014/27568
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Summary:From Intro.: This paper first introduces the C-band(5.3 GHz) sensor systems used in this study, together with some of the important and relevant sampling issues and limitations of satellite radar. Second, a broad description of the backscatter characteristics of Weddell Sea ice, together with its regional and seasonal variations is provided.