Regional Satellite Oceanography

by Serge Victorov

Overview

This work addresses the whole range of problems relating to the application of satellite technology to studies of regional seas and sea phenomona - the Gulf Stream, the Kuroshia Current - and coastal zones. It argues that to emphasize global applications is to fail to take into account fundamental idiosyncracies specific to the regional perspective. In addition, it describes implementation techniques - data gathering; in situ data assurance, algorithms for parameter retrieval; data storage; and data output.; The book contains satellite imagery and incorporates case studies from areas such as the Baltic and the Black Sea.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748402731
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/09/1996
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Serge Victorov

Table of Contents

Part 1 Oceanography and remote sensing: satellites and oceanographers; regional and global satellite oceanography; the concept of regional satellite oceanography. Part 2 Information used in regional satellite oceanography: introduction; matching the requirements; satellite data for regional oceanographic research; autonomous satellite data acquisition systems. Part 3 Methodological aspects of regional satellite oceanography: introduction; definitions relevant to collection of subsatellite data; some field activities at the test areas in selected seas; complex oceanographic subsatellite experiments COSE; the study of allowed interval of non-synchronistic AINS; calibration of satellite sensors using natural "standard" test sites; the use of satellite imagery of IR band in cloudiness situations; the data processing, database and GIS approach in regional satellite oceanography. Part 4 Regional satellite oceanography in action: regional systems; use of regional integrated GIS and satellite databases for marine applications and coastal zone management; topic oriented use of satellite data in regional marine and coastal zone environmental and development activities. Part 5 Regional satellite oceanography - case study of the Baltic Sea: introduction; the "Baltic Europe" geographical information system; dynamic processes in the Baltic Sea as revealed for satellite imagery; satellite monitoring of biological phenomena and pollution in the Baltic Sea; monitoring of the local marine and coastal environments in the Neva Bay; concluding remarks.

Editorial Reviews

Explores the new subspecialty of satellite oceanography that focuses not on the Ocean but on local bays, estuaries, and coastlines. Discusses the interaction between oceanography and remote sensing, information and instrumentation, and sensors and satellites. Also samples methodologies and experiences from the Baltic Region, Norway, the US, Australia, France, India, Russia, Japan, the European Space Agency, and others. Well illustrated, including 14 color plates. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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