Polar Oceans from Space

The book presents a wealth of material about the polar oceans, more specifically the ice-covered areas and peripheral seas. It provides a detailed history of the changing climate of the polar oceans as observed by satellite sensors in the last three decades. The satellite research data show spatial...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Comiso, Josefino (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2010.
Edición:1st ed. 2010.
Colección:Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences Library, 41
Temas:
Oceanography.
Atmospheric science.
Environment.
Climatology.
Ocean Sciences.
Atmospheric Science.
Environmental Sciences.
Climate Sciences.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Background
  • Fundamental Characteristics of the Polar Oceans and Their Sea Ice Cover
  • Satellite Remote Sensing Techniques
  • Geophysical Parameters and Algorithms for High Latitude Applications
  • Variability of Surface Pressure, Winds, and Clouds
  • Variability of Surface Temperature and Albedo
  • Characteristics and Variability of the Sea Ice Cover
  • Polynyas and Other Polar Phenomena
  • Variability of Phytoplankton Pigment Concentrations and Primary Productivity
  • Decadal Changes, Correlations, and Trends.

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