Marine SAR Analysis and Interpretation System - MARSAIS

Johannessen, J., Hamre, T., Garello, R., Romeiser, R., Kern, S., Chapron, B., Robinson, I., Ufermann, S., Cummins, V., Connolly, N., Nittis, K., Perivoliotis, L. and Tarchi, D. (2003) Marine SAR Analysis and Interpretation System - MARSAIS. Dahlin, H, Flemming, N.C., Nittis, K and Petersson, S.E. (eds.) In Building the European capacity in operational oceanography. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on EuroGOOS, 3-6 December 2002, Athens, Greece. Elsevier. pp. 135-140 .

Abstract

There is a growing need for better monitoring and managing of the marine coastal zone environment. The parameters and features most frequently required for their relevance and importance include: (a) surface waves and high-resolution wind fields; (b) surface current strength and variability; and (c) identification and location of pollutant material including toxic algae bloom and oil spill. Remote sensing observations play a valuable role in this context. Mature algorithms and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging models are integrated and supplemented by complementary thermal and visible sensor data. This paper outlines how a system like MARSAIS can guide and help non-experts in exploring SAR imaging data for coastal ocean monitoring.

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