Description
Earth Observation using Scatterometers: State-of-the-Art Techniques, Applications, and Challenges explores the critical role scatterometers play in addressing natural disasters, climate action, and food security. It provides comprehensive guidance on leveraging scatterometers for real-time applications, including advanced techniques like super-resolution mapping and multi-source data fusion. This book is an essential resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities of scatterometer satellite datasets. In addition to covering the latest advancements in algorithms and emerging applications, it empowers professionals to efficiently analyze vast amounts of Earth observation data.The book addresses scatterometers' expanding applicability in oceanography, agriculture, the cryosphere, and related Earth-science fields, making it invaluable for scientists, geospatial data analysts, and students of Remote Sensing and Geoscience.- Provides detailed instruction on the applications of scatterometers to a wide range of Earth sciences, including benefits and case studies showing real world use- Covers the use of scatterometers in analyzing and responding to natural disasters, including analysis of sea-ice melt, cyclone predictions, etc.- Includes techniques for monitoring the cryosphere and global climate, with dedicated methodology and data analysis
Table of Contents
Section I: Scatterometer Missions and Applications1. A tutorial on the principles of scatterometers2. Evolution of scatterometer missions for Earth observation3. Systematic survey on the global level applications of scatterometers4. Comparative Analysis of C-band and Ku-band-based scatterometers5. Exploring the applicability of scatterometer products in Earth observationSection II: Scatterometers in Oceanography6. Advanced algorithms for sea surface wind retrieval using scatterometers7. Weather prediction models for scatterometer satellite data8. Measurement of Wind speed and wind direction using scatterometers9. Monitoring of tropical cyclones/hurricanes using scatterometersSection III: Scatterometers in Cryospheric Applications10. Scatterometers for the monitoring of seasonal dynamics of snow cover melt11. Inter-annual tracking of ice-shelf using scatterometers12. Mapping of sea ice (Antarctica/Arctic) with machine/deep learning models13. Detection of natural hazards (avalanches/floods) using scatterometersSection IV: Scatterometers in Agricultural Applications14. Crop monitoring with the implementation of AI model scatterometers15. Scatterometers for leaf area index/vegetation water content estimation and case study16. Estimation of paddy yield with AI-based model using scatterometers17. Crop yield estimation using the fusion of scatterometer/multispectral data18. Development of high-resolution soil moisture maps using scatterometersSection V: Emerging applications of Scatterometers19. Real-time monitoring of Earth resources using scatterometers20. Forecasting and tracking of natural hazards using scatterometers21. Challenges and opportunities of scatterometer applications22. Exploring the Untapped Potential of Scatterometer in Earth Observation
