Title :
An algorithm for measurement of the ocean wind vector by a spaceborne scatterometer
Author :
Nekrassov, Alexei
Author_Institution :
Sea and Land Remote Sensing Group, Taganrog State Univ. of Radio Eng., Rostov, Russia
Abstract :
The principle of measurement of the wind vector over the ocean surface using a spaceborne multibeam scatterometer is considered. The possibility of narrowing the ranges of possible wind speeds and directions to find a unique solution is discussed. An algorithm for recovering the wind speed and direction is proposed.
Keywords :
atmospheric boundary layer; atmospheric techniques; meteorological radar; ocean waves; remote sensing by radar; spaceborne radar; wind; ocean surface; ocean wind vector; spaceborne multibeam scatterometer; spaceborne scatterometer; wind directions; wind speeds; Antenna measurements; Backscatter; Geophysical measurements; Oceans; Radar measurements; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar; Velocity measurement; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas, Propagation and EM Theory, 2000. Proceedings. ISAPE 2000. 5th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Beijing, China
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6377-9
DOI :
10.1109/ISAPE.2000.894736
