OIL SPILL
OIL SPILL
OIL SPILL
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FIRST MEETING IN MALTAMay 28 th -39 th , MALTADETECTION using SAR: winds and look-alikeWind conditions:Optimal Ranges:Wind 3.5 – 13 m/sInc. Angle 18 -35 °False positive:‣grease ice;‣wind sheltering by land;‣rain cells;Possiblesolutions:Multi-frequencyMulti PolarizationsNatural films can be very difficult to distinguish from oil spills with ansingle SAR image (single polarization)Italia-Malta Programme – Cohesion Policy 2007-2013A sea of opportunities for the futureThis project is part-financed by the European Union, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)Co-financing rate: 85% EU Funds, 15% National Funds