Observing oceans from above

Dr. Steefan Contractor

A lot happens on the ocean surface

• Interaction with the atmosphere
  • air sea heat fluxes
• Interaction with the biosphere
  • confluence of birds, fish and mammals
• Fisheries, transport, tourism and other commercial activities
• Political and Defence related activities

Sea Ice

Sea Ice

Detecting sea ice from space

UK-Aus Space bridge Grant