Eastern-western Arctic sea ice analysis, 1993

Technical Report · Fri Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:107838

This publication is the 20th edition of the annual Arctic sea-ice atlases prepared by the JIC. The atlas contains weekly charts depicting Northern Hemisphere ice conditions and extent. The significant use of high resolution satellite imagery, combined with valuable ice reconnaissance data from various sources, has greatly improved the accuracy of these analyses. The purpose of this atlas is to provide the user with reliable weekly hemispheric ice analyses. These charts are prepared by experienced Navy and NOAA ice analysts who plot and evaluate numerous data sources: (a) Conventional shore station, ship, and aerial reconnaissance observations; and (b) Satellite data from various sensors. Table I, located on the inside back cover, lists these sensors and their availability. A final product is synthesized from the inputs described above. When insufficient data is available, estimated boundaries are plotted, using meteorological data and computer generated ice drift vectors to determine estimated ice position.

• Research Organization: Naval Ice Center, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 107838
• Report Number(s): AD-A--292786/1/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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ARCTIC OCEAN
COMPILED DATA
ICE
ICEBERGS