20142

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Josefino Comiso

Springer,

xiv, 507 p. , ill. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) , 25 cm.

Atmospheric and oceanographic sciences library ;v. 41

Background -- Fundamentals characteristics of the Polar Oceans and their sea ice cover -- Satellite remote sensing techniques -- Geophysical parameters and algorithms for high latitude applications -- Variability of surface pressure, winds and clouds -- Variability of surface temperature and albedo -- Characteristics and variability of the sea ice cover -- Polynyas and other polar phenomena -- Variability of phytoplankton pigment concentrations and primary productivity -- Decadal changes, correlations, and extra-polar connections.

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9780387366289 (hbk.) ,

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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