Development of generic earth observation based snow parameter retrieval algorithms

Objective

ENVISAT data will be utilized to develop, validate and bring into operational use multisensor and multi emporal snow parameter retrieval algorithms applicable both for regional and global mapping . The products shall fulfil the hydrology users requirements for operational products. We will improve the understanding of microwaves and light interaction with snow and ground cover, and develop new and improved algorithms utilizing the complementary characteristics of optic and radar sensors. The main parameters are snow cover area snow water equivalent, snow wetness, Aledo and snow surface temperature. Signature data, data and models will be further developed in the retrieval algorithms and combined withairborne, spaceborne in-situ data. The resulting EO products will be included in updated hydrological modes for improved run-off prediction accuracy. Validation and demonstration of the results will be performed in various regions in Europe.

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-7. - RTD activities of a generic nature

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

NORUT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LTD.

Address

Forskningsparken Brelvik
9291 Tromsoe
Norway

Participants (10)

AGENZIA REGIONALE PER LA PREVENZIONE E PROTEZIONE AMBIENTALE DEL VENTO

Italy

Address

Via Pradat 5
32020 Arabba

FINNISH ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE

Finland

Address

Kesaekatu 6
00251 Helsinki

GERMAN AEROSPACE CENTRE

Germany

Address

20,Muenchener Strasse 20
82234 Wessling

HELSINKI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Finland

Address

5A,otakaari 5A
02015 Espoo

KONGSBERG SATELLITE SERVICE AS

Norway

Address

Prestvannceien 38
9291 Tromsoe

LEOPOLD-FRANZENS-UNIVERSITAET INNSBRUCK

Austria

Address

52,Innrain 52
6020 Innsbruck

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF ITALY

Italy

Address

Via Panciatichi 64
50127 Firenze

NORWEGIAN COMPUTING CENTER

Norway

Address

23,Gaustadalleen 23,
0134 Oslo

NORWEGIAN WATER RESOURCES AND ENERGY DIRECTORATE

Norway

Address

Middelthuns Gate 29
0301 Oslo

OSTERREICHISCHE ELEKTRIZITAATSWIRTSCHAFTS AG, VERBUND

Austria

Address

Am Hof 6A
1010 Wien