Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A novel method is proposed to calculate the surface current fields of submesoscale eddies accurately. Using the C-Band Doppler (CDOP) model, we first invert preprocessed SAR images to get one-dimensional radial velocity (RVL). Then we improved the Burgers–Rott vortex Model/Stuart vortex solution, and compute the two-dimensional flow field. With this method, the current derived from SAR data became useful with ultra-high resolution, extensive spatial coverage, and immunity to cloud interference. This method is significantly potential for investigating detailed current structures of submesoscale eddies.
Source: Remote Sensing
DOI: 10.3390/rs18101504
Authors: Yanqi Li, Guihua Wang
Institutions: Hohai University, Fudan University
Language: English
Subfield: Oceanography
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,258
Awards: G8653591759, G8701663024
OpenAlex ID: W7160861446