Author(s): Calvin T. Swift
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Abstract: This paper reviews the basic physics of both active and passive remote sensing of sea ice from space. From the physics, it is shown that passive microwave remote sensing provides an all-weather day / night capability of mapping the ice edge, determining total ice concentration, and determining the distribution of multiyear ice. Indeed, the passive microwave sensor has essentially evolved into the operational arena. Active microwave remote sensing is also reviewed with less emphasis because of the limited amount of data collection time available from space platforms.
Year: 1990