Author:        Holt-B.  Martin-S. Edited by: Stein-T-I. 

Title:         Spatial and temporal observations of summer ice melt using ERS-
               1 SAR imagery. 

Source:        Published by: IEEE.  New York, NY, USA.  1995. 

Abstract:      This study examines the spatial and temporal character of ice
               melt. Using ERS-1 SAR imagery, the authors examine the
               development of small floes formed by melt and deformation, and
               changes in the fraction of open water, small floes and larger
               floes.  They also examine the spatial variations in melt from
               the marginal ice zone up into the central Arctic ice pack. 
               Results will provide initial estimates of the variation of melt
               rates and the relative importance of vertical and horizontal
               melt rates both spatially and temporally. 
UW Load Date   9511.