Abstract
Using the NASA scatterometer (NSCAT), the temporal change in the radar backscatter signature across Alaska was monitored to assess the scatterometer's capability for monitoring freeze/thaw transitions in northern ecotones. NSCAT flew from September 1996 through June 1997, providing approximately 9 months of high-quality data. Data from the ground stations was used to quantify the backscatter sensitivity to landscape freeze/thaw state under a variety of terrain and landcover conditions. Overall, the results confirm the potential of the scatterometer for measuring the timing of surface freeze-thaw transitions and associated shifts in hydrologic activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 2121-2123 |
Number of pages | 3 |
State | Published - 1999 |
Event | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS'99) 'Remote Sensing of the Systems Earth - A Challenge for the 21st Century' - Hamburg, Ger Duration: Jun 28 1999 → Jul 2 1999 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS'99) 'Remote Sensing of the Systems Earth - A Challenge for the 21st Century' |
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City | Hamburg, Ger |
Period | 06/28/99 → 07/2/99 |