OSRMS (Ocean Surface Roughness Measurement System): The DREP (Defence Research Establishment Pacific) Near-Nadir Scatterometer

摘要

The ocean surface roughness measurement system (OSRMS) is a near-nadir-directed infrared (IR) scatterometer. It has been used to measure ocean-surface parameters and particularly for the examination from an aircraft of internal waves. This paper gives a description of the configuration and operation of the OSRMS including the mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, and software components. A brief overview of the trial, SCATTMOD III and the data obtained in that trail. The discussion of the data from this trial contains examples of internal waves, ship wakes, and aircraft attitude compensation, and a description of wind velocity effects on the speckle noise. Keywords: Remote sensing; Scatterometer; Internal wave; Laser; Infrared; Ocean Roughness; Canada. (JHD)