Title :
The application of a Ku-band scatterometer model function for friction velocity to SEASAT measurements and to airborne scatterometer measurements
Author :
Weissman, David E.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Hofstra Univ., Hempstead, NY, USA
Abstract :
A scatterometer model function for the Ku-band radar has been developed, based on data from the FASINEX experiment, that can relate the ocean surface radar cross section to the friction velocity at the air-sea interface. It can now be used to provide estimates of this velocity when RCS data is available. Simultaneous C-band and Ku-band airborne scatterometer measurements collected during SWADE provides the opportunity to create a new C-band algorithm for friction velocity. SEASAT-SASS and colocated buoy wind measurements are analyzed to evaluate the FASINEX model functions for wind speed and friction velocity when used with satellite data
Keywords :
atmospheric boundary layer; atmospheric techniques; backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; geophysical techniques; oceanographic techniques; radar cross-sections; remote sensing by radar; wind; C-band; FASINEX; K-band; Ku-band scatterometer model function; SEASAT; SHF EHF; SWADE; air sea interaction; air-sea interface; airborne scatterometer measurement; algorithm; atmosphere ocean interaction; backscatter; dynamics; friction velocity; marine boundary layer; microwave; radar cross section; radar remote sensing; radiowave reflection; sea surface measurement technique; wind speed; Friction; Oceans; Radar cross section; Radar measurements; Radar scattering; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar; Velocity measurement; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '93. Engineering in Harmony with Ocean. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1385-2
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1993.326039
