Paper
Multi Sensor Fusion as the Basis for 3D Visualization of Environmental Alterations – Case Study at Northern George VI Ice Shelf Front
- Authors:
- Guido Staub
- Abstract
- Within this article a novel approach is described, in which spaceborne Long Wavelength Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar and geophysical observations are combined in one single and comprehensive 3D representation in order to provide a tool for monitoring and analysis purposes. Digital Terrain Model information is considered in order to generate a three dimensional topographic model of an ice shelf. In case of sea ice, instead of height information, data derived from the raw spaceborne observations are assigned to the z-axis. However, in order to complement the 3D representation ASTER GDEM data is considered. Furthermore, sub-surface and –ocean data from geophysical surveys and MODIS observations are incorporated. By such a multi-sensor model, it is possible to make a statement about the past and present situations in the study area and the nearby environmental conditions. In consequence, it can be considered as the basic (sub-)surface representation that incorporates environmental information.
- Keywords
- Remote Sensing; Visualization; Antarctica
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