Data Fusion Interim Report

Abstract : For many years now a large amount of research has gone into developing algorithms for extracting arctic ice geophysical parameters from remote sensors. The Special Sensor Microwave Imager (SSM/I), the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), and airborne and satellite synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems are just some examples of sensors that can provide various geophysical products. With the problem well in hand of what a single sensor can provide about the arctic regions, the next step is to understand how combining sensors can increase our geophysical information. Such combining, or 'fusing', of sensor information has the potential for tremendous payoffs since individual sensors have different advantages and disadvantages and their fusion would, in theory, be able to utilize the strengths of each while overcoming their weaknesses. This paper provides the initial foundation for additional data fusion studies. Special Sensor Microwave Imager (SSM/I), Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), Synthetic Aperture Radar.