SEASAFE: An operational tool for sea surface monitoring with SAR

W. Biamino; C. Ananasso; M. Cavagnero; L. Di Matteo; D. Loreggia; F. Tataranni; P. Trivero

doi:10.2495/RAV150131

SEASAFE: An operational tool for sea surface monitoring with SAR

W. Biamino
, C. Ananasso
, M. Cavagnero
, L. Di Matteo
, D. Loreggia
, F. Tataranni
, P. Trivero

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Abstract

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is considered as a useful tool for sea surface monitoring, thanks to its capability to acquire images day and night and in all weather conditions. In particular, SAR is extensively used to detect oil slicks on the sea surface. Since the early 90s SAR acquisitions were routinely available with C-band sensors (such as ERS-1 and 2, Envisat, Radarsat 1 and 2). More recently, also L-band (ALOS PALSAR 1 and 2) and X-band (Terrasar X, COSMO/SkyMed constellation) sensors became operational. In this framework we developed a new software called SEASAFE (Slick Emissions And Ship Automatic Features Extraction), able to process SAR data in C- L- and X-bands. Moving from previous experience, new features have been added such as an enhanced land masking algorithm and oil spill characterization. Modules for ship detection and wind and wave evaluation are also available. The new improved system is here described; detection capabilities are evaluated, overall performances are described.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards IV
Editors	Carlos A. Brebbia
Publisher	WITPress
Pages	145-154
Number of pages	10
Volume	199
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781845649708
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2495/RAV150131
Publication status	Published - 1 Jul 2015
Externally published	Yes
Event	4th International Conference on Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards (Ravage of the Planet), RAV 2015 - Opatija, Croatia Duration: 1 Jul 2015 → 3 Jul 2015

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Conference	4th International Conference on Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards (Ravage of the Planet), RAV 2015
Country/Territory	Croatia
City	Opatija
Period	1/07/15 → 3/07/15

Keywords

Oil spill
Satellite
Sea surface monitoring
Synthetic Aperture Radar

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Biamino, W, Ananasso, C, Cavagnero, M, Di Matteo, L, Loreggia, D, Tataranni, F & Trivero, P 2015, SEASAFE: An operational tool for sea surface monitoring with SAR. in CA Brebbia (ed.), Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards IV. 1 edn, vol. 199, WITPress, pp. 145-154, 4th International Conference on Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards (Ravage of the Planet), RAV 2015, Opatija, Croatia, 1/07/15. https://doi.org/10.2495/RAV150131

SEASAFE: An operational tool for sea surface monitoring with SAR. / Biamino, W.; Ananasso, C.; Cavagnero, M. et al.
Management of Natural Resources, Sustainable Development and Ecological Hazards IV. ed. / Carlos A. Brebbia. Vol. 199 1. ed. WITPress, 2015. p. 145-154.

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