Theoretical models for microwave remote sensing of snow-covered sea iceThe volume scattering effects of snow-covered sea ice are studied with a three-layer random medium model for microwave remote sensing. Theoretical results are illustrated by matching experimental data for dry snow-covered thick first-year sea ice at Point Barrow. The radar backscattering cross sections are seen to increase with snow cover for snow-covered sea ice, due to the increased scattering effects in the snow layer. The results derived can also be applied to passive remote sensing.
Document ID
19870065962
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lin, F. C. (Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Kong, J. A. (Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)