Satellite Altimetry Over Oceans and Land Surfaces
Author | : Detlef Stammer |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 617 |
Release | : 2017-10-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781498743464 |
ISBN-13 | : 1498743463 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Download or read book Satellite Altimetry Over Oceans and Land Surfaces written by Detlef Stammer and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satellite remote sensing, in particular by radar altimetry, is a crucial technique for observations of the ocean surface and of many aspects of land surfaces, and of paramount importance for climate and environmental studies. This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of the satellite altimetry techniques and related missions, and reviews the most-up-to date applications to ocean dynamics and sea level. It also discusses related space-based observations of the ocean surface and of the marine geoid, as well as applications of satellite altimetry to the cryosphere and land surface waters; operational oceanography and its applications to navigation, fishing and defense.