Icebergs in ERS - 1 SAR images

ABSTRACT

ERS- 1 satellite is ideally positioned for the adquisition of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery of the polar regions. These regions contain many hazards both for shipping and for drilling rigs. The IPAP project includes development of a demostration system for the automatic extraction of ice feature products from ERS - 1 SAR data. These products include sea ice extent, concentration and type; sea ice motion information both in the marginal ice zone and in open water; and iceberg detection and motion extraction, Results from the system, in chosen areas, may be sent by fax to operators in the field. (AU)