Publisher's Synopsis
The main thrust of this book is directed towards improved navigation in ice-infested and ice-covered waters through the use of a radar system for the ice environment. Its major contribution is the analysis of data collected during a recent series of research experiments by the authors; the critical parameters analysed are polarisation and frequency. It shows how significant improvements in differentiating ice types and in the detectability of ice targets in open water can be achieved. A classification system capable of identifying ice which is threatening to a vessel is presented. This new work is presented against a background that makes the book useful to first-time and general radar users, to offshore shipping, oil and gas operators and to those working in remote sensing, as well as to the ice research community. The book ends with a description of a recommended radar system, tried and successful, for use in ice navigation.
