Current measurements in European coastal waters and rivers by Along-Track InSAR
Romeiser, R.; Runge, H. (2008). Current measurements in European coastal waters and rivers by Along-Track InSAR, in: Barale, V. et al. (Ed.) Remote sensing of the European seas. pp. 411-422 |
Keywords | Equipment > Remote sensing equipment > Radar > Microwave radar > Synthetic aperture radar Measurement > Flow measurement > Current measurement Europe, European Countries Marine/Coastal |
Authors | | Top | - Romeiser, R., more
- Runge, H.
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Abstract | The Along-Track Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (Along-Track InSAR, ATI) technique permits a direct high-resolution imaging of ocean surface current fields from aircraft and satellites. With several airborne ATI experiments and a first demonstration of current measurements from space with data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) in February 2000, European scientists have built up a leading expertise in this field. The German satellite TerraSAR-X, which was launched on June 15, 2007, will be the first to offer ATI capabilities during a longer period. We give an overview of ATI fundamentals, SRTM results, predicted ATI capabilities of TerraSAR-X, the potential for further improvements, and promising applications in coastal waters and rivers |
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