Detection of Melt Ponds on Arctic Sea Ice with Optical Satellite Data (Paperback, 2013 ed.)

The Arctic sea ice is characterized by profound changes caused by surface melting processes and the formation of melt ponds in summer. Melt ponds contribute to the ice-albedo feedback as they reduce the surface albedo of sea ice, and hence accelerate the decay of Arctic sea ice. To quantify the melting of the entire Arctic sea ice, satellite based observations are necessary. Due to different spectral properties of snow, ice, and water, theoretically, multi-spectral optical sensors are necessary for the analysis of these distinct surface types. This study demonstrates the potential of optical sensors to detect melt ponds on Arctic sea ice. For the first time, an Arctic-wide, multi-annual melt pond data set for the years 2000-2011 has been created and analyzed.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Hamburg Studies on Maritime Affairs, 25
Release date:	June 2013
First published:	2013
Authors:	Anja Roesel
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	106
Edition:	2013 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-37032-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Applied physics & special topics > Geophysics Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Geographical information systems (GIS) Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Cartography, geodesy & geographic information systems (GIS) > Remote sensing Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	3-642-37032-2
Barcode:	9783642370328

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