Open access data in polar and cryospheric remote sensing [PDF]
This paper aims to introduce the main types and sources of remotely sensed data that are freely available and have cryospheric applications. We describe aerial and satellite photography, satellite-borne visible, near-infrared and thermal infrared sensors,
Abdalati +118 more
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Expanding the Coastal Observation Frontier: SWOT Reveals the Spatial Footprint of Storm Surges
Abstract This study investigates the ability of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite to capture storm‐surge‐driven high sea levels in coastal regions. For the first time, the evolving process of storm surges has been observed in 2D through SWOT satellite data, providing a unique spatial perspective on these local extreme events.
Diego Vega‐Gimenez +3 more
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The Impact of Inter-Modulation Components on Interferometric GNSS-Reflectometry [PDF]
The interferometric Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry (iGNSS-R) exploits the full spectrum of the transmitted GNSS signal to improve the ranging performance for sea surface height applications.
Cardellach, Estel +6 more
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Abstract Ocean surface wave climates are shaped by both atmospheric forcing and underlying ocean conditions. Variability in open‐ocean wave heights subsequently reflects complex interactions occurring across a broad range of spatial and temporal scales.
Allison Ho +4 more
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What's Next for Snow: Insights From the NASA Terrestrial Hydrology Program Community Snow Meeting
Abstract Earth's snow cover strongly influences the climate system and represents an important resource for agricultural, industrial, and domestic water use. The last decade of snow‐focused research has improved our understanding of snow across scales. These efforts have culminated in new snow measurement instruments and methods, operational models for
Kate Hale +9 more
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Performance Analysis of Ocean Surface Topography Altimetry by Ku-Band Near-Nadir Interferometric SAR
Interferometric imaging radar altimeter (InIRA) is the first spaceborne Ku-band interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) which is specially designed for ocean surface topography altimetry.
Weiya Kong, Jinsong Chong, Hong Tan
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Potential of Ka‐Band Range Rate Post‐Fit Residuals for High‐Frequency Mass Change Applications
Abstract We present the first extensive analysis of K/Ka‐band ranging post‐fit residuals of an official Level‐2 product, characterized as Line‐of‐Sight Gravity Differences (LGD), which exhibit and showcase interesting sub‐monthly geophysical signals.
M. Cuadrat‐Grzybowski +2 more
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Efficient Swath Mapping Laser Altimetry Demonstration Instrument Incubator Program [PDF]
In this paper we will discuss our eighteen-month progress of a three-year Instrument Incubator Program (IIP) funded by NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) on swath mapping laser altimetry system.
Abshire, James B. +6 more
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Physically Guided GAN‐Based Super Resolution of Buoy Observations for Internal Solitary Waves
Abstract Accurate monitoring of internal solitary waves (ISWs) is crucial for understanding their influence on ocean mixing and energy transfer. Satellite observations offer a powerful tool for large‐scale ISW monitoring, but they mainly detect surface signatures and thus require nearby in situ measurements for validation and amplitude estimation ...
Xudong Zhang +3 more
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First In-Orbit Validation of Interferometric GNSS-R Altimetry: Mission Overview and Initial Results
Sea surface height (SSH) serves as a fundamental geophysical parameter in oceanographic research. In 2023, China successfully launched the world’s first spaceborne interferometric GNSS-R (iGNSS-R) altimeter, which features dual-frequency multi-beam ...
Yixuan Sun +16 more
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