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Geophysical Parameters and Algorithms for High Latitude Applications

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Polar Oceans from Space

Part of the book series: Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library ((ATSL,volume 41))

Abstract

The parameters of interest for polar studies that can be derived from satellite data are surface temperature, sea ice concentration, albedo, cloud cover, winds, sea ice drift, and sea ice thickness. The basic radiative and physical characteristics that enable the detection and characterization of various surfaces and parameters are discussed. The different types of sensors are evaluated with a view of assessing which one is best suited for the retrieval of each parameter. The algorithms that convert digital data to geophysical parameters are presented and assessments of errors in the retrieval are provided. There are limitations in the use of these data, but some of these can be overcome through the concurrent use of ancillary data that include in situ measurements and modeling results.

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Comiso, J. (2010). Geophysical Parameters and Algorithms for High Latitude Applications. In: Polar Oceans from Space. Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, vol 41. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68300-3_4

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