Airborne ice thickness surveys using pulse radar and stepped-frequency radar: possibilities and constraints

V. Damm; Dieter M Eisenburger; M. Jenett; H. Lentz

doi:10.1117/12.462268

12 April 2002 Airborne ice thickness surveys using pulse radar and stepped-frequency radar: possibilities and constraints

V. Damm, Dieter M Eisenburger, M. Jenett, H. Lentz

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 4758, Ninth International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462268
Event: Ninth International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR2002), 2002, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Abstract

The advantage ofusing high-energy pulses makes classical pulse radar the favoured system for surveying very thick glaciers compared to other radar techniques. A high vertical resolution is necessary when using groundpenetrating radar for near-surface investigations at a depth range down to 50 m, like permafrost or internal layering in glaciers. Stepped-frequency radar technology offers an attractive alternative to the classical pulse radar systems. In order to compare the performances of stepped frequency instruments with a 150 MHz pulse radar during an airborne survey, both systems were used over the same area during a test flight for an ice thickness survey. The possibilities and limitations of the pulse radar and steppedfrequency technology are discussed with special emphasise on near-surface airborne investigations. Starting with theoretical considerations, an overview of the measurement campaign is presented, results are discussed, and conclusions are drawn.

Citation Download Citation

V. Damm, Dieter M Eisenburger, M. Jenett, and H. Lentz "Airborne ice thickness surveys using pulse radar and stepped-frequency radar: possibilities and constraints", Proc. SPIE 4758, Ninth International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar, (12 April 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462268

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available