Space Oceanography: An Intensive Course

Space Oceanography: An Intensive Course
Author: Arthur P Cracknell
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1992-09-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9814569364

The advent of Earth-observing satellites has revolutionised the gathering of oceanographic data and the visualisation of oceanographic processes. This course was for postgraduate students and young post-doctoral research workers and covered the instruments and satellite systems used to gather visible, infrared and microwave data over the oceans. It also covered the uses of these various types of data to provide information about ocean colour, biological productivity, surface temperature, currents and circulation patterns, near-surface windspeeds, bottom topography and the geoid.

The Remote Sensing of Oil Slicks by Radar

The Remote Sensing of Oil Slicks by Radar
Author: N. W. Guinard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 18
Release: 1970*
Genre: Oceanography
ISBN:

The NRL Four Frequency Radar System, at Coast Guard request, was flown over the oil slick caused by the wreck of the tanker Arrow in the Chedabucto Bay area of Nova Scotia on 17 February 1970. The oil slick was mapped remotely from an EC-121 aircraft in both the horizontal and vertical polarizations. Synthetic aperature imagery was obtained in the P, X, L and C-band. This data clearly established the value of the radar sensing techniques as a tool for locating and monitoring oil spills. (Author).

Scientific Series

Scientific Series
Author: Canada. Inland Waters Directorate
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1972
Genre: Oil pollution of rivers, harbors, etc
ISBN:

The Remote Sensing of Oil Slicks

The Remote Sensing of Oil Slicks
Author: A. E. Lodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 1989-10-27
Genre: Science
ISBN:

An international group of contributors presents papers which together comprise an up-to-date guide to obtaining and interpreting data on oil spills by means of remote sensing devices. Discusses the monitoring and regulatory use of existing and future remote sensing systems for oil detection in inshore and offshore environments. Covers technical, operational, and legislative aspects, including airborne sensors, international experience in the application of remote sensing technology, how general principles of evidence can be applied to remote sensing data, and what the future holds for remote sensing.

The Arctic Marine Oilspill Program (AMOP) Remote Sensing Study

The Arctic Marine Oilspill Program (AMOP) Remote Sensing Study
Author: R. A. O'Neil
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1983
Genre: Arctic Marine Oil Spill Program (AMOP)
ISBN:

The Arctic Marine Oilspill Program (AMOP) remote sensing project was undertaken in order to evaluate the capability of state of the art sensors to detect oil in ice-infested waters. This report outlines the experiment plan for, and results obtained from, four remote sensing missions (Montreal Island, Scott Inlet, Wallops Island, and the KURDISTAN) involving 12 different sensors. Oil detection systems presently in use in Canada and abroad are examined. Recommendations are given for a integrated sensor package together with a real time display system. The recommended sensors include: a side-looking radar (SLR); a UV-IR dual channel line scanner; a laser fluorosensor; low-light-level television (LLLTV); and annotated photographic cameras. A real-time display system allows operator interactio with sensors for the presentation of oil spill imagery and analysis. Hard copy can be obtained for presentation to those responsible for oil spill management.

Geo Abstracts

Geo Abstracts
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 794
Release: 1980
Genre: Astronautics in earth sciences
ISBN: