Remote Sensing of Sea Ice in the Northern Sea Route

From the reviews: "Remote Sensing of Sea Ice in the Northern Sea Route is a timely work. ... The book is amply and well illustrated with 186 figures, a section of 55 color plates, and many tables. The references extend over 28 pages, providing a valuable guide ... . a valuable addition to the literature on Arctic sea ice that details the extensive work on the topic carried out in the former Soviet Union and in Russia. ... to be available primarily to specialist libraries." (Roger G. Barry, Eos, July, 2008) "The book is very timely. ... 28 authors have contributed to the seven chapters of the book ... . also comprises lists of tables, figures, and abbreviations, as well as references, index, and a glossary of sea-ice terms. The quality of printed SAR images is remarkably good ... . overall the book includes a wealth of information and facts. ... is a must for anybody involved in shipping along the NSR, including ship operators, politicians, and scientists." (Christian Haas, Polarforschung, Vol. 76 (3), 2006)

• History of the Northern Sea Route.- Sea-ice conditions in the Arctic and in the Northern Sea Route.- Sea ice monitoring.- Satellite remote sensing of sea ice.- Sea ice conditions observed from satellite remote-sensing data.- Application of SAR for ice navigation in the Northern Sea Route.- Climatic variability of sea ice in the Arctic.- Afterword.