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Ocean sensing and monitoring : optics and other methods /

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This is an introductory text that presents the major optical ocean sensing techniques. It is suitable for professionals and managers in related disciplines, as well as students who are interested in exploring career paths in remote sensing of the ocean or ocean engineering. The book starts with a br...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hou, Weilin (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Bellingham, Washington (1000 20th St. Bellingham WA 98225-6705 USA) : SPIE Press, [2013]
Series:SPIE Digital Library.
SPIE tutorial texts ; TT98.
Subjects:
Environmental monitoring > Congresses.
Oceanography > Remote sensing > Congresses.
Underwater imaging systems > Congresses.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • List of acronyms and abbreviations
  • 1. Oceanography overview
  • 2. Basic optical properties of the ocean
  • 3. Underwater sensing: diver visibility
  • 4. Active underwater imaging
  • 5. Ocean color remote sensing
  • 6. Ocean Lidar remote sensing
  • 7. Microwave remote sensing of the ocean
  • 8. Infrared remote sensing of the ocean
  • 9. Platforms and instruments
  • 10. Integrated solutions and future needs in ocean sensing.