Introduction to satellite oceanography: 3 (Remote Sensing of Earth Resources and Environment)

Book Details

• Author: Maul, G.A.

• Publisher: Springer

• Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1985

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 606

• Release Date: 12-02-2012

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789401087407

• Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.4 inches

About The Book
Satellite oceanography, as presented in this insightful work by G.A. Maul, delves into the integration of aerospace electromagnetic remote sensing technology into the study of Earth's oceans. This book introduces a new way of looking at the oceans, not just as a body of water, but as an expansive field where cutting-edge technology meets environmental science. With a detailed 606 pages of content, the author presents remote sensing as a valuable tool in oceanography, akin to traditional methods like plankton nets or bathythermographs.

Maul argues that while remote sensing is an additional tool in the oceanographer's kit, its importance warrants a dedicated volume. The book explores how measurements from spacecraft or aircraft must first be interpreted through the lens of physics, before being understood within the context of oceanic processes. The work highlights the ongoing debates in marine biology about the intricacies of what data gets captured and what might be overlooked, offering readers an in-depth understanding of the technology’s application to the study of the hydrosphere.