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Session 2A1: SAR Signal Processing (Quality and Performance)
Chairs: P. Pasquali & P. Meadows
Secretary: B. Rosich-Tell
Geometric Validation of Low and High-Resolution ASAR Imagery
D. Small, B. Rosich, A. Schubert, E. Meier & D. Nüesch
Quality Assessment of Envisat ASAR Wave Mode Products Based on Regional and Seasonal Comparisons with WAM Model Outputs
V. Kerbaol, H. Johnsen, B. Chapron & B. Rosich
The ERS-2 SAR Performance: The First 9 Years
P.J. Meadows, B. Rosich-Tell & C. Santella
Review of the Impact of ERS-2 Piloting Modes on the SAR Doppler Stability
N. Miranda, B. Rosich, C. Santella & M Grion
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P01: SAR Signal Processing (Quality and Performance)
Intercalibration of ERS AMI and Envisat ASAR with Ground-Based Parabolic Antennas
A. Zakharov, P. Zherdev & A. Sokolov
Session 2A2: MERIS Performance and Products Quality
Chairs: J. Fisher & B. Pinty
Secretary: M. Bouvet
Vicarious Calibration of MERIS over Dark Waters in the Near Infrared
R. Santer, N. Martiny & I. Smolskaia
Long-Term MERIS Land Product Accuracy Assessment Based on Vicarious Calibration and
Regional Validation
R. Zurita Milla, M.E. Schaepman, J.G.P.W. Clevers, M. Kneubuehler & S. Delwart
Session Summary
Perspective
R. Zobl
Poster Session 2P02: MERIS Performance and Products Quality
2P02-2
A New Approach using Various Remote Sensing Data for Vegetation Parameter
Retrieval as Input to Ecosystem Models
S. Huber, J.T. Schopfer, M. Kneubuehler, J. Nieke & K. Itten
2P02-3
Use of Envisat MERIS Data for Aerosol Mapping over Athens (Greece)
A. Retalis & N. Sifakis
2P02-5
Canopy Biophysical Variables Estimation from MERIS Observations based on Neural
Networks and Radiative Transfer Modelling: Principles and Validation
F. Baret, C. Bacour, M. Weiss et al.
Session 2A3: Atmosphere Overview (1)
Chairs: J. Burrows & R. Koopman
Secretary: J. Langen
The GOME Water Vapor Record for Climate and Chemistry Transport Model Evaluation
R. Lang, M.G. Lawrence, R. von Kuhlmann et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P03: Atmosphere Overview
2P03-3
Comparison of Zonal Variability in Total Ozone Derived from ERS-2 GOME and
Coupled Chemistry-Climate Model
T. Erbertseder, V. Eyring, M. Dameris, M. Bittner & D. Loyola
2P03-4
SCIAMACHY Validation Using the AMAXDOAS Instrument
K.-P. Heue, S. Beirle, M. Bruns et al.
2P03-10
First Confrontation between SCIAMACHY NO2
Tropospheric Columns and
the Outputs of a Regional Air Quality Model
N. Blond, K.F. Boersma, H.J. Eskes, R. van der A & G. Bergametti
2P03-17
Jumps in the Sciamachy Level-1C Reflectance Spectrum Due to Failing
Polarisation Correction
L.G. Tilstra, J.R. Acarreta & P. Stammes
2P03-18
SCIAMACHY Long-Term Monitoring Results
S. Noël, H. Bovensmann, J. Skupin et al.
2P03-20
The Use of Data-Quality Information for Optimal Scientific Application
of MIPAS Trace-Gas Data
R. Mantovani & R. Koopman
2P03-21
Results of Mid-Latitude MIPAS Validation Measurements Obtained by
the Safire-A Airborne Spectrometer
U. Cortesi, G. Bianchini, L. Palchetti et al.
2P03-22
The Use of Data-Quality Information for Optimal Scientific Application of
Gomos Trace-Gas Data
L. Saavedra de Miguel & R. Koopman
2P03-23
Long Term Monitoring of GOME/ERS-2 On-Fly Calibration Parameters
S. Wahl, B. Aberle, S. Slijkhuis & D. Loyola
2P03-24
The Use of Data-Quality Information for Optimal Scientific Application of
SCIAMACHY Trace-Gas Data
A. Dehn, R. Koopman & J. Frerick
2P03-25
Re-Analysis of GOME/ERS-2 Diffuser Properties
S. Slijkhuis, S. Wahl, B. Aberle & D. Loyola
2P03-26
Validation of MIPAS-Envisat CH4 and N2
O CFC-11 and CFC-12 by
Airborne In Situ Observations
J. Baehr, C. M. Volk, E. Ivanova et al.
2P03-28
Improvement of the SCIAMACHY Radiometric Calibration and its Validation
on Solar Irradiances in the Spectral Range from 240 to 2380 nm
J. Skupin, K. Gerilowski, S. Noël et al.
2P03-29
Global Long Term Data Sets of the Atmospheric H2O Column Derived from GOME and SCIAMACHY ­ Anomalies during the Strong El-Nińo Event 1997/1998
T. Wagner, S. Beirle, M. Grzegorski, S. Sanghavi & U. Platt
2P03-31
Advancements of the Operational Level 0 to 1 Processing of SCIAMACHY
S. Slijkhuis, B. Aberle, J. Frerick, A. von Bargen & S. Wahl
2P03-33
Analysis of Water Vapour and Methane from the MIPAS Satellite Instrument
V. Payne, A. Dudhia & C. Piccolo
2P03-35
Ozone Isotopes Retrievals
C. Piccolo, A. Dudhia, V. Payne, J. Urban & D. Murtagh
Session 2A4: AATSR Performance and Products Quality
Chairs: I. Barton & D. Llewellyn-Jones
Secretary: K. Cardon
Validation of the First Two Years of the AATSR Meteo Product Sea Surface Temperatures
at the MetOffice (78)
J. Watts, A. O'Carrol & R. Saunders
Reducing Errors in Satellite-Derived Sea Surface Temperature -Application to
AATSR Data Analyses
I. Barton
Validation of the AATSR Gridded Sea Surface Temperature Product with In-Situ Measurements
from the M-AERI
E.J. Noyes, P.J. Minnett, G.K. Corlett et al.
Session Summary
Session 2A5: Altimeter Signal Processing
Chairs: M. Roca & F. Remy
Secretary: J. Benveniste
Retrieval of Geophysical Parameters from RA-2 Envisat Using the Southampton Oceanography Centre
Retracking Algorithm
J. Gomez-Enri, C. Gommenginger, P. Challenor & M. Srokosz
RAIES: Envisat RA2 Individual Echoes and S-Band Data for New Scientific Applications for Ocean,
Coastal, Land and Ice Remote Sensing
C. Gommenginger, P. Challenor & G. Quartly et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P05: Altimeter Signal Processing
2P05-1
Non-Parametric Sea-state Bias Models and Their Relevance to Sea Level
Change Studies
R. Scharroo & J. Lillibridge
2P05-2
RA-2 S-Band Anomaly: Detection and Waveforms Reconstruction
A. Martini, P. Femenias, G. Alberti & M.P. Milagro Perez
Session 2B1: SAR Signal Processing
Chair: A. Monti-Guarnieri
Secretary: B. Rosich-Tell
Polarization Dependency in Sea Surface Doppler Frequency Shift and its Application to
Envisat ASAR Alt-Pol Data
I.F. Pedersen, G. Engen & H. Johnsen
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P06: SAR Signal Processing
2P06-1
Evaluation of a Space Intersection Strategy for Use with Stereoscopic SAR Imagery
over Developing Countries (40)
E.P. Edwards, A. Sowter & M.J. Smith
2P06-2
Development and Validation of a Sea Surface Fractal Model: Project Results and
New Perspectives
F. Berizzi, M. Bertacca, G. Bertini et al.
2P06-3
De-Speckling of SAR Imagery Based on Multi-Resolution Analysis: a Comparison
of ML and Map Estimators
L. Alparone, F. Argenti, M. Bianchini et al.
2P06-4
Technical Aspects of Envisat ASAR Geocoding Capability at DLR
M. Huber, W. Hummelbrunner, J. Raggam, D. Small & D. Kosmann
2P06-5
Flashing Fields! A Preliminary Investigation
U. Wegmüller, C. Werner & R. Cordey
2P06-6
The Potential of Envisat-ASAR Data in Monitoring Crop Growth
Y. Shao, J. Chen, H. Guo, H. Lin
2P06-7
Sensitivity of Topography on INSAR Data Coregistration
H. Yue, R. Hanssen, J. Kianicka et al.
2P06-8
Automatical Geocoding of SAR Products
I. Lauknes & E. Malnes
Session 2B2: Coastal Studies (1)
Chairs: J. Aiken & J. Gower
Secretary: M. Bouvet
Regional Products for the Baltic Sea using MERIS Data
H. Krawczyk, A. Neumann, B. Gerasch & T. Walzel
Validation of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Derived from MERIS on the West Coast of Canada
J. Gower & S. King
From SeaWiFS to MERIS: Great Barrier Reef Lagoon Case Study
K. Kosmicki, L. Ametistova & I. SF Jones
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P07: Coastal Studies
2P07-3
Radar and Optical Observations of Oceanic and Atmospheric Phenomena in the
Black Sea Shore Area (59)
O. Yu. Lavrova, M.L. Mityagina & T.Yu. Bocharova
2P07-4
Evidence of the West Sakhalin Current in ERS-2 and Envisat Collocated
SAR Images
V.A. Dubina & L.M. Mitnik
2P07-5
Inter Comparison of Satellite Derived Products in the SISCAL Project
J. Vidot, R. Santer & F. Fell
2P07-6
Use of the 709 NM Band of Meris to Detect Intense Plankton Blooms and
other Conditions in Coastal Waters
J. Gower, S. King, G. Borstad & L. Brown
2P07-12
Status of Operational Demonstration of Coastwatch Coastal Oceanographic and
Hydrologic Applications of Envisat ASAR Imagery
W.G. Pichel, K.S. Friedman, P. Clemente-Colón et al.
Session 2B3: Atmosphere Overview (2)
Chairs: R. Koopman & J. Burrows
Secretary: J. Langen
Ozone Distributions in the Arctic Winter/Spring 2002/2003 as Measured by the three
Atmospheric Envisat Satellite Instruments GOMOS, MIPAS, and SCIAMACHY
A. Bracher, K.-U. Eichmann, C. von Savigny et al.
Session Summary
Session 2B4: Envisat Orbit Performance
Chairs: B. Duesmann & M. Otten
Secretary: B. Duesmann
Envisat Precise Orbit Determination
M. Otten & J. Dow
Envisat Orbit Control, Philosophy, Experience and Challenges
A. Rudolph, P. Bargellini, M. Garcia Matatoros, L. Ventimiglia & D. Kuijper
Improved ERS and Envisat Precise Orbit Determination
E. Doornbos & R. Scharroo
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P08: Envisat Orbit Performance
2P08-1
Simultaneous Crossover Adjustment for Contemporary Altimeter Missions
W. Bosch
Session 2B5: Altimeter Performance and Products Quality (1)
Chairs: S. Laxon & J. Lillibridge
Secretary: P. Féménias
Envisat Radar Altimeter Calibration with High-Sea GPS Buoys (9)
T. Schueler & G.W. Hein
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P09: Altimeter Performance and Products Quality
2P09-1
Analysis of Envisat Ra-2 Backscatter over Natural Land Calibration Targets
S.M.S. Bramer, P.A.M. Berry & C.P.D. Johnson
Special Session 2B6: GMES and Science (2)
Chairs: M. Malacarne & J. Achache
Secretary: P. Regner
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P15: Special Session - GMES and Science
2P15-2
Using ERS 1 and ASAR Imagery for Mapping Forest in French Guiana (89)
T. Häme, Y. Rauste, L. Sirro et al.
Session 2C1: SAR Signal Processing (Persistent Scatterers Interferometry)
Chairs: A. Arnaud & F. Rocca
Secretary: M. Engdahl
Validation of Point Scatterer Phase Statistics in Multi-Pass INSAR
G. Ketelaar, P. Marinkovic & R. Hanssen
Development of a Scientific Permanent Scatterer System: Modifications for
Mixed ERS/Envisat Time Series
N. Adam, B. Kampes & M. Eineder
ASAR Multi-Polarization Images Phase Difference: Assessment in the Framework
of Persistent Scatterers Interferometry
J. Inglada, C. Henry & J. Souyris
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P10: SAR Signal Processing (Persistent Scatterers Interferometry)
2P10-1
SPINUA: A Flexible Processing Chain for ERS / Envisat Long Term Interferometry
F. Bovenga, R. Nutricato, A. Refice. L. Guerriero & M.T. Chiaradia
2P10-2
Utilization of Parallelization Algorithms in InSAR/PS-InSAR Processing
P.S. Marinkovic, R.F. Hanssen & B.M. Kampes
Session 2C2: Coastal Studies (2)
Chairs: L.H. Pettersson & W. Alpers
Secretary: A.M. Hayes
Multi-Sensor Synergy for Monitoring of Algal Blooms in the North Sea
B.R. Furevik, D. Durand & L. Pettersson
ERS SAR and Envisat ASAR Observations of Oceanic Dynamic Phenomena in the
Southwestern Okhotsk Sea (83)
L.M. Mitnik, V.A. Dubina & G.V. Shevchenko
Use of Synthetic Aperture Radar for the Analysis of Wave Fields at the Coast
J.C. Nieto-Borge, T. Schneiderhan, A. Niedermeier, J. Schulz-Stellenfleth & S. Lehner
Session Summary
Session 2C3: Atmosphere Overview (3)
Chairs: B. Carli & H. Kelder
Secretary: R. Koopman
SCIAMACHY Validation with AMAXDOAS NO2 and O3 Measurements
P. Wang, A. Richter, M. Bruns et al.
Integrated Characterisation of Envisat Ozone Profile Data Using Ground-Based Network Data
C. De Clercq, J.-C. Lambert, Y. Calisesi et al.
Session Summary
Session 2C4: Application of Scansar Complex Product (Wide-Swath SLC)
Chairs: R. Cordey & B. Rosich-Tell
Secretary: R. Cordey
ASAR Wide-Swath Single-Look Complex Products: Processing and Demonstration Status (52)
R. Cordey, T. Pearson, B. Rosich-Tell & Y.-L. Desnos
The ASAR Wide Swath Single Look Complex Product: Properties and Applications
P. Guccione, C. Cafforio & A. Monti Guarnieri
Session Summary
Session 2C5: Altimeter Performance and Products Quality (2)
Chairs: R. Scharroo & J. Dorandeu
Secretary: P. Féménias
Envisat Altimeter Calibration and Validation
M. Otten & J. Dow
Analysis of Envisat RA2 Altimeter Sigma-Nought Bloom Events for S and Ku Bands
Backscattering Intercomparison
F. De Biasio, N. Pierdicca, S. Zecchetto & L. Pulvirenti
Session Summary
Special Session 2C6: How to Move from Research to Applications? (1)
Chairs: O. Arino & S. Coulson
Secretary: M. Paganini
EPIDEMIO: Earth Observation in Epidemiology
A. Gemperli, P. Vounatsou, D. Anderegg & G. Pluschke
L'Oréal and Solar Ultraviolet Radiation
F. Christiaens
Session Summary
Session 2D1: SAR Signal Processing (Interferometry)
Chairs: C. Prati & R. Bamler
Secretary: M. Engdahl
Advanced INSAR Coregistration using Point Clusters (46)
P.S. Marinkovic & R.F. Hanssen
Combination of ERS and Multiple Modes of Envisat SAR Data for Differential Interferometric
Applications
J. Closa, J. Duro, J. Inglada & A. Arnaud
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P11: SAR Signal Processing (Interferometry)
2P11-2
A Re-Appraisal of the 1992 Landers Earthquake InSAR Data Using the Ambiguity
Search Method (39)
M.A. Warren, A. Sowter & R.M. Bingley
2P11-3
An Assessment of the Ambiguity Search Method for Three-Dimensional Target
Positioning Using Spaceborne InSAR Data (41)
A. Sowter, M.A. Warren & R.M. Bingley
2P11-4
High Resolution Differential Interferometry using Time Series of ERS and
Envisat SAR Data
J. Duro, J. Inglada, J. Closa, N. Adam & A. Arnaud
Session 2D2: Coastal Studies (3)
Chairs: W. Alpers & L.H. Pettersson
Secretary: M. Bouvet
Modelling of SAR Signatures of Bathymetric Features in the Bristol Channel Using a Coupled
Wave-Current Model (11)
T. Maclin, J. Wolf, S. Wakelin, A. Elliott & S. Neill
Mapping Surface Roughness and Sediment Texture of an Estuarine Intertidal Flat Using
ERS-2 SAR Imagery
D. van der Wal, A. Wielemaker-van den Dool & P.M.J. Herman
Session Summary
Session 2D3: Trace Gases (1)
Chairs: A. Goede & B. Carli
Secretary: R. Koopman
Session Summary
Session 2D4: MERIS Signal Processing
Chairs: P. Curran & F. Baret
Secretary: S. Delwart
Retrieval of Land Surface Reflectance and Albedo from MERIS Data
L. Guanter, M. del Carmen González & J. Moreno
A Method for Atmospheric Correction Based on the MERIS Spectral and Spatial Variability
D. Béal, F. Baret, C. Bacour, X.F. Gu & P.Regner
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P13: MERIS Signal Processing
2P13-2
Colour Display Strategies for Enhanced Representation of MERIS Data
V. Tsagaris, V. Anastassopoulos & N. Giannopoulos
2P13-3
Feature Extraction of MERIS Data
V. Tsagaris & V. Anastassopoulos
2P13-4
Observing the Ocean from Envisat: A New UNESCO-Bilko Teaching Module
Demonstrating the Synergistic Use of Data from Envisat Sensors to Study
Oceanographic Phenomena
V. Byfield, C. Donlon, J.C. Da Silva et al
Session 2D5: Altimeter Performance and Products Quality (3)
Chairs: J. Lillibridge & R. Scharroo
Secretary: P. Féménias
Rain and Ice Flagging of Envisat Altimeter and MWR Data
J. Lillibridge, R. Scharroo & G. Quartly
Radiometric Path Delay Calibration of ERS-2 with Application to Altimetric Range
P. Moore, S. Edwards & M. King
Impact of Microwave Radiometers on Sea Level Change Studies
R. Scharroo, J. Lillibridge
Session Summary
Special Session 2D6: How to Move from Research to Applications? (2)
Chairs: S. Coulson & O. Arino
Secretary: F. Sarti
Earth Observation Opportunities in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors
T.G. Boivin, A.M. Dean, D.W. Werle et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 2P14: How to Move from Research to Applications?
2P14-2
RWT Tool: Offshore Wind Energy Mapping from SAR (26)
C. B. Hasager, M. Nielsen & M.B. Christiansen
2P14-3
EOMD Mining Project - Improvements to the EO Service Part (96)
U. Wegmüller, C. Werner, L. Petrat et al.
2P14-4
Value Added Geocoded Envisat-ASAR Product Service
D. Kosmann, M. Huber, M. Bollner, H. Raggam & D. Small
2P14-11
Value Chains in the Tourism Segment for New Satellite Data Sales Channels
O. Schleider, P. Curtis, R. Düring et al.
2P14-12
Improved Water Forecast from Integrating EO Products
J.V. Tornfeldt Sřrensen, K.I. Dahl-Madsen, A. Erichsen et al.
2P14-13
ESA/EOMD of Envisat Based Marine Surveillance Services SAR Based Oil Spill
and Ship Detection Services
L. Steinbakk, J.P. Pedersen & M. Indregard
2P14-16
Experience with Near Real Time Distribution of Envisat ASAR Data to End-Users
L.T. Pedersen & R. Saldo
Session 2E4: Looking after Water in Africa - TIGER
Chairs: J. Achache & W. Lichem
Secretary: J. Aschbacher
Session 3A1: Landslides
Chairs: F. Rocca & H. Rott
Secretary: F. Palazzo
Landslides in Iceland Studied using SAR Interferometry
S. Jónsson & K. Agústsson
Analysis of the Displacement along a Funicular with Large Baseline Interferograms on
Point Targets
T. Strozzi, H.R. Keusen, K. Graf et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P01: Landslides
3P01-2
Slope Instability and Surface Deformation in Dunedin City, New Zealand
N.F. Stevens, P. Glassey & B. Smith Lyttle
Session 3A2: Vegetation
Chairs: J. Moreno & F. Baret
Secretary: M .Rast
AVHRR Compatible Vegetation Index Derived from MERIS Data
K.P. Guenther & S.W. Maier
Monitoring Rangeland and Cropland in the Canadian Prairie using MERIS
J. Busler, C. Nadeau, H. Wehn, A. Smith & J. Freemantle
Using MERIS on Envisat for Land Cover Mapping
J.G.P.W. Clevers, R. Zurita Milla, M.E. Schaepman & H.M. Bartholomeus
Session Summary
Session 3A3: Trace Gases (2)
Chairs: E. Kyrola & K. Chance
Secretary: T. Wehr
Retrieval of CO from SCIAMACHY Onboard Envisat (90)
C. Frankenberg, U. Platt & T. Wagner
Retrieval of CO, H2O, CH4, CO2, and N2O Columns from SCIAMACHY/Envisat by WFM-DOAS: Current Status
M. Buchwitz, R. de Beek, S. Noël, H. Bovensmann & J.P. Burrows
Satellite Remote Sensing of Atmospheric SO2
: Volcanic Eruptions and Anthropogenic Emissions (19)
M.F. Khokhar, C. Frankenberg, J. Hollwedel et al.
Session Summary
Session 3A4: Ocean Circulation
Chairs: P. Challenor & J. Johannessen
Secretary: J. Benveniste
Validation and Applications of Near-Real Time Altimetry Data for Operational Oceanography
in Coastal and Shelf Seas
J.L. Hoeyer & T. Boevith
Oceanographic Characterization of the Cape Verde Region Using Multisensor Data
M.J. Fernandes, C. Lázaro, A.M.P. Santos & P. Oliveira
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P03: Ocean Circulation
3P03-1
Using SAR Images for Detection of a Surface Poleward Current off the
West Coast of the Iberian Peninsula
J.M. Torres Palenzuela & L. Gonzalez Vilas
3P03-3
Improving Ocean Analyses and ENSO Forecasts at NOAA Using the Global
Ocean Data Assimilation System and Altimetric Sea Level
J. Lillibridge, D. Behringer, Y. Xue & J. Kuhn
Session 3A5: Scatterometer Performance
Chairs: A. Stoffelen & T. Hollingsworth
Secretary: E. Attema
The Advanced Scatterometer Processing System for ERS Data: Design, Products and
Performances
R. Crapolicchio, P. Lecomte & X. Neyt
Calibration of the ERS-2 Scatterometer in Gyro-Less Mode
N. Manise, X. Neyt & M. Acheroy
The Improved C-Band Geophysical Model Function CMOD5
H. Hersbach, A. Stoffelen & S. De Haan
C-Band Sea Ice Model
A. Stoffelen, J. Verspeek & S. de haan
Neural-Network Based Stateless Ice Detection in ERS Scatterometer Data
X. Neyt, P. Pettiaux, N. Manise & M. Acheroy
Session Summary
Session 3B1: Subsidence
Chairs: T. Strozzi & R. Hanssen
Secretary: P. Bally
Radar Interferometric Analysis of Mining Induced Surface Subsidence using Permanent
Scatterers (45)
D. Walter, J. Hoffmann, B. Kampes & A. Sroka
Monitoring Mining Subsidence in Rural Areas with a Temperate Climate using Radar
Interferometry
I. Kemeling, F. van Leijen, D.N. Petley, R.J. Allison & A.J. Long
Radar Interferometry Technique for Urban Subsidence Monitoring: A Case Study in Bangkok
and its Vicinity
J. Worawattanamateekul, J. Hoffmann, N. Adam, B. Kampes & W. Altermann
Urban Instability Revealed by DINSAR and PS Interferometry: The Montmartre Case
Example (Paris, France)
B. Deffontaines, B. Fruneau, A.-M. Prunier-Leparmentier et al.
Land Subsidence Measurement with SAR Interferometric Data
M. Crosetto, B. Crippa, O. Monserrat, M. Agudo & E. Biescas
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P04: Subsidence
3P04-1
Evaluation of Applicability of ERS InSAR Data for Monitoring of Yamburg-Nyda
Gas Pipelines State
A. Zakharov & N. Khrenov
3P04-2
Detection of Urban Land Subsidence in the City of Turku in Finland using Differential
SAR Interferometry
K. Karila, M. Karjalainen & J. Hyyppä
3P04-3
Monitoring Land Subsidence in Mexico City with Envisat ASAR Interferometry
T. Strozzi, C. Werner, U. Wegmüller & A. Wiesmann
3P04-4
Surface Deformation at Rotorua, New Zealand Measured by InSAR, 1996-2003
J.K. Hole, N.F. Stevens & G. Wadge
3P04-8
Reflexions and Insights from Urban SAR Interferometry for Monitoring Vertical
Deformation Due to Water Pumping: The Haussmann-St-Lazare Case Example
(Paris, France)
B. Fruneau, B. Deffontaines, J.-P. Rudant et al.
3P04-9
Mine Subsidence Monitoring: A Comparison Among Envisat, ERS and JERS-1
L. Ge, H-C. Chang, C. Rizos & M. Omura
Session 3B2: Thematic Mapping
Chairs: D. Small & J.-P. Rudant
Secretary: A. Keith
Continuité des Programmes SAR/ERS et ASAR/Envisat pour la Mise-ŕ-Jour Cartographique
en Contexte Tropical (42)
J.P. Rudant, H. Trebossen, J. Kouame et al.
Land Cover/Land Use Classification in a Semiarid Environment in East Africa Using
Multi-Temporal Alternating Polarisation Envisat ASAR Data
D. Klein, A. Moll & G. Menz
Erosion Assessment in the Brazilian Cerrados using Multi-Temporal SAR Imagers
A. Vrieling & S. C. Rodrigues
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P05: Thematic Mapping
3P05-2
Multitemporal and Dual-Polarization SAR Data for Detection of Urban Areas (79)
J. Liao, Y. Huang & H. Guo
3P05-4
Contribution of Envisat RA-2 to Global SRTM Evaluation with Altimeter Data
J. Bennett, J. D. Garlick & P.A.M. Berry,
3P05-5
Urban Dynamics with Multitemporal Envisat/ERS SAR Images and Multispectral
HRV SPOT Optical Image Using Data Fusion Approach
V.P. Onana, J.-P. Rudant, T.F.N. Kana'a, J.G. Dzana & N. Asse
3P05-6
The Role of Earth Observation in the Good Practice Guidance for Reporting Land
Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry Activities as Specified by the Kyoto Protocol
W. Wagner, M. Jonas, C. Hoffmann et al.
3P05-10
Analysis of ASAR Polarisation Signatures from Urban Areas (AO-434)
D.J. Weydahl & R. Olsen
3P05-11
Performance Evaluation of a Combined Multi-Resolution Textural Classification of
a Single ERS-1 Image
A. Safia & T. Iftene
3P05-12
Land Cover / Land Use Map of Germany based on MERIS Full Resolution Data
U. Gessner, K.P. Guenther & S.W. Maier
3P05-14
Application of Envisat ASAR Data for Alpine Land Use Classification
L.W. Kenyi & M. Schardt
3P05-16
Analysis and Processing of ASAR and MERIS Data for Urban Areas Classification
T. Macrě Pellizzeri, P. Gamba, P. Lombardo & F. Dell'Acqua
3P05-17
The Generation of a UK and Ireland ERS SAR Multi-Temporal Mosaic
P.J. Meadows
3P05-19
Recent Geological Evolution of the Lake Abhe Basin using Multitemporal
Satellite Images
L. Marinangeli, A.P. Rossi & G.G. Ori
3P05-20
Reconstruction of the Paleohydrology in Desert Areas Using SAR and Digital
Topography Data
L. Marinangeli, G.G. Ori, A.P. Rossi & G. Di Achille
3P05-22
Derivation of a Multi-Sensor Interferometric DEM of the Dead Sea Region
U. Marschalk, M. Bauer, B. Pfeiffer et al.
3P05-24
Using High Spatial Resolution Data for the Identification of Paddy Fields,
Larval Potential Habitats of Anopheles, Vector of Malaria in the Central Highlands
of Madagascar
F. Rakotomanana, R.V. Randremanana, F. Thomas et al.
3P05-26
Canadian Experience with Envisat ASAR Applications; Preliminary Results
J.J. van der Sanden, P. Budkewitsch, A. Deschamps et al.
Session 3B3: Trace Gases (3)
Chairs: K. Chance & E. Kyrola
Secretary: T. Wehr
Progress in the Retrieval of Sulphur Species from MIPAS
A.B. Burgess, R.G. Grainger & A. Dudhia
Surface UV Radiation Monitoring Based on GOME and SCIAMACHY (14)
J. Van Geffen, R. Van der A, M. Van Weele, M. Allaart & H. Eskes
The Mg II Solar Activity Proxy Indicator Derived from GOME and SCIAMACHY
J. Skupin, M. Weber, H. Bovensmann & J.P. Burrows
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P11: Trace Gases
3P11-2
Identification of Tropospheric Emissions Sources from Satellite Observations:
Synergistic Use of Trace Gas Measurements of Formaldehyde (HCHO), and
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
T. Marbach, S. Beirle, J. Hollwedel et al.
3P11-3
First Results on the DOAS -Retrieval of OClO from SCIAMACHY Nadir
Measurements (38)
S. Kühl, W. Wilms-Grabe, C. Frankenberg et al.
3P11-11
Refinement of a Database of Spectral Surface Reflectivity in the Range
335-772 nm Derived from 5.5 Years of GOME Observations
N. Fournier, R.B.A. Koelemeijer, M. Eisinger, J.F. de Haan & P. Stammes
3P11-13
Total and Tropospheric BrO Derived from GOME and SCIAMACHY as
Part of the TEMIS Project
N. Theys, I. De Smedt, M. Van Roozendael et al.
3P11-14
Measurement and Validation of Hydrochlorofluorocarbon-22 from the
MIPAS Instrument
D.P. Moore, J.J. Remedios & A.M. Waterfall
3P11-15
Infrared Remote Sensing of Organic Compounds in the Upper Troposphere
A.M. Waterfall, G. Allen, J.J. Remedios & H. Sembhi
3P11-18
Monitoring Nitrogen Oxides with Satellite Instruments: High Resolution Maps from GOME
Narrow Swath Mode and SCIAMACHY
S. Beirle, U. Platt & T. Wagner
3P11-20
Water Vapour Isotope Measurements: Comparisons between Results from MIPAS
and the Odin Sub-Millimetre Radiometer
V. Payne, A. Dudhia, C. Piccolo et al.
Session 3B4: Ocean Circulation and Marine Geoid
Chairs: P. Knudsen & J. Lillibridge
Secretary: J. Benveniste
Long-Term Sea Level Variability from Multi-Satellite Altimetry in the European Seas X
L. Fenoglio-Marc & E. Groten
Deriving 2Hz ERS-1 Geodetic Mission Altimetry for Gravity and Marine Geoid Purposes
O.B. Andersen, S. Dreher, P. Knudsen et al.
Multi-Mission Mean Sea Surface and Geoid Models for Ocean Monitoring within the
GOCINA Project
P. Knudsen, O. Andersen & A.L. Vest
Geodynamics and Reconstruction of the Earth's Interior Structure by the Geoid Data in Different
Region of the World Ocean (6)
R.Kh. Greku
Session Summary
Session 3B5: Scatterometer Assimilation
Chairs: T. Hollingsworth & A. Stoffelen
Secretary: E. Attema
Re-Introduction of ERS-2 Scatterometer Data in the Operational ECMWF Assimilation System
H. Hersbach, L. Isaksen & P.A.E.M. Janssen
Towards an Objective Performance Measure of Spaceborne Wind Sensors: ERS Test Case
M. Portabella & A. Stoffelen
Timely Scatterometer Winds for Weather Nowcasting
A. Stoffelen, A. Verhoef & J. de Kloe
Session Summary
Session 3C1: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Chairs: S. Jonsson & G. Wadge, Secretary: F.-M. Seifert
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P07: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
3P07-5
Estimation of Bam Earthquake Coseismic Displacement using Envisat ASAR

Interferometric Data
L. Kenyi
Session 3C2: Carbon & Kyoto
Chair: S. Quegan
Secretary: E. Volden
The ESA KYOTO-INV Project
J. Romero, R. Volz, M. Giamboni et al.
Monitoring Forests as Carbon Sinks Using Remote Sensing
F. González-Alonso, S. Merino-De-Miguel, S. Garcia-Gugorro et al.
Envisat-Indonesia Radar Biomass Experiment (EIRBEX)
M.A. Raimadoya, M.C. Dobson, R. van Rensburg & B.H. Trisasongko
Session Summary
Session 3C3: Atmosphere Retrieval (1)
Chairs: G.P. Stiller & A. Goede
Secretary: R. Koopman
The GODFIT (GOME Direct Fitting) Algorithm: A New Approach for Total Column Retrieval
R. Spurr, M. Van Roozendael, C. Fayt & J.-C. Lambert
SCIAMACHY Water Vapour Retrieval Using AMC-DOAS
S. Noël, M. Buchwitz, H. Bovensmann & J.P. Burrows
Session Summary
The Globcarbon Initiative: Multi-Sensor Estimation of Global Biophysical Products for
Global Terrestrial Carbon Studies
S. Plummer, O. Arino, F. Fierens et al.
Session 3C4: Wind and Wave (1)
Chairs: P. Queffelou & D. Cotton
Secretary: J. Benveniste
Satellite Wave Height Validation over the Mediterranean Sea
P. Queffeulou, A. Bentamy & J. Guyader
Climate Change and Extreme Wave Heights in the North Atlantic
P.G. Challenor, W. Wimmer & I. Ashton
Session Summary
Session 3C5: Scatterometer Applications (1)
Chair: R. Ezraty
Secretary: E. Attama
Session Summary
Session 3D1: Bam Earthquake
Chairs: E. Fielding & B. Parsons
Secretary: F. Sarti
Using SAR Interferometry and Teleseismic Data to Determine Source Parameters for the 2003 Bam
Earthquake
S. Jónsson, P.M. Mai, D. Small et al.
Interferometric Displacement and Damage Assessment for the 2003 Bam Earthquake
J. Hoffmann, A. Roth & S. Voigt
Session Summary
Session 3D2: Forestry
Chairs: J. Pulliainen & C. Schmullius
Secretary: M. Engdahl
LAI Estimation of Boreal Forest with Envisat ASAR
T. Manninen, P. Stenberg, M. Rautiainen et al.
Comparison of Stem Volume Retrieval Accuracy in Boreal Forest Using Multi-Temporal ERS Coherence
Images
M. Santoro, J. Askne, L. Eriksson & C. Schmullius
Multitemporal ERS and Envisat Imagery for the Estimation of the Reforestation Process
of Burned Areas
F. Catalucci, F. Del Frate, A. Minvhella & M. Paganini
Envisat ASAR Wide Swath Backscatter Dynamics of the Siberial Boreal Forests Fire Scar
S. Huang & F. Siegert
Session Summary
Session 3D3: Atmosphere Retrieval (2)
Chairs: C. Camy-Peyret & G.P. Stiller
Secretary: T. Wehr
Retrievals of O
3
and H
2
O in the Lower Stratosphere and Troposphere from Envisat
W.J. Reburn, V.L. Jay, R. Siddans & B.J. Kerridge
MIPAS Microwindows
A. Dudhia & V. Jay
Iteratively Regularized Gauss-Newton Method for Atmospheric Remote Sensing Applied
to MIPAS and SCIAMACHY Limb Sounding Observations
A. Doicu
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P08: Atmosphere Retrieval
3P08-4
Regridding of Remote Sounding Measurements and Application to Ozone Profile

Intercomparisons
Y. Calisesi & V.T. Soebijanta
3P08-5
Retrieval of Atmospheric Trace Constituents from Envisat MIPAS Observations
by Means of Rapid Radiative Transfer Calculations: First Results for CFC-11
L. Hoffmann, M. Ern, M. Kaufmann et al.
3P08-8
A Neural Network Algorithm for the Retrieval of Temperature Profiles from
GOME Radiance Measurements
S. Casadio, F. Del Frate & M. Iapaolo
Session 3D4: Wind and Wave (2)
Chairs: D. Cotton & P. Queffelou
Secretary: J. Benveniste
Assimilation of ERS and Envisat Wave Data at ECMWF
S. Abdalla, J.-R. Bidlot & P. Janssen
Comparison of the Met Office Global Spectral Wave Model with Envisat Satellite and
Buoy Observations (57)
J.-G. Li & M. Holt
EDOWA: Envisat Data for Operational Wave Analysis (99)
H. Hajji
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P09: Wind and Wave
3P09-1
Calibration of Envisat ERS-2 Wind and Wave Data Through Comparisons with
In-situ Data and Wave Model Analysis Fields
P.D. Cotton, P.G. Challenor & J.-M. Lefevre
3P09-2
Global Validation of Envisat RA-2 Wind and Wave, and MWR Products
S. Abdalla & P. Janssen
3P09-3
Ocean Wave Period from Satellite Altimeters: Validation for Envisat RA2
C. Gommenginger, D. Cotton, M. Srokosz & P. Challenor
3P08-8
Neural Network Techniques for the Estimation of Ozone Vertical Distributions
from GOME Data (451a)
F. Del Frate, M. Iapaolo & S. Casadio
Session 3D5: Scatterometer Applications (2)
Chairs: W. Wagner & C. Anderson
Secretary: E. Attema
Soil Moisture Products from C-Band Scatterometers: From ERS-1/2 to MetOp
Z. Bartalis, K. Scipal & W. Wagner
Effectiveness of C-Band Scatterometer in Hydrological Tasks
C. Scheffler, W.-A. Flügel & P. Krause
Analysis of ERS SAR and Wind Scatterometer Data Complementarity over a Sahelian
Agro-Pastoral Area
S. Zine, P.-L. Frison, L. Jarlan et al.
The Advanced Scatterometer (ASCAT) on the METOP Satellites: An Operational Follow-on
to ESA ERS C-Band Scatterometers
C. Anderson, J. Figa-Saldańa, J.J.W. Wilson, R. Gelsthorpe & E. Attema
Session Summary
Poster Session 3P10: Scatterometer
3P10-1
The ERS-2 Scatterometer Mission: Events and Long-Loop Instrument and Data
Performances Assessment
R. Crapolicchio & P. Lecomte
3P10-2
The Global Validation of ERS Wind and Wave Products at ECMWF
H. Hersbach & S. Abdalla
Session 3E5: 30 Years C-Band Scatterometer Services
Chairs:
H. Hersbach
& E. Attema
Session Summary
Session 4A1: Agriculture (1)
Chairs: P. Pampaloni & T. Le Toan
Secretary: A. Zmuda
Multitemporal Analysis of MERIS-FR Data for Crop Monitoring in Two Agricultural Areas:
Barrax and Toulouse
M. Carmen González, T. Le Toan & J. Moreno
Synergetic Use of Envisat-1/ASAR IMG/APG Data and Optical SPOT XS/XI Data for
Land Cover and Agricultural Crops Mapping
M. Mróz & M. Ciolkowska
Multipolarized and Multitemporal Analysis of Envisat ASAR Data for Agricultural Inventories
(InVeKoS) in Germany
C. Weise & V. Hochschild
Sensitivity of ASAR AP Data to Wheat Crop Parameters
F. Mattia, L. Dente, G. Satalino, T. Le Toan
Session Summary
Session 4A2: Oil Spills / Ship Detection
Chair: R.B. Olsen
Secretary: E. Volden
Oil Spills Automatic Detection from SAR Images
F. Nirchio, S. Di Tomaso, W. Biamino et al.
Automatic Oil Spill Detection Based on Envisat, RADARSAT and ERS Images (10)
A. Schistad Solberg
An Experience of using RADARSAT, ERS-1/2 and Envisat SAR Images for Oil Spills
Mapping in the Waters of the Caspian Sea, Yellow Sea and East China Sea
A.Yu. Ivanov, M. Fang, M.-X. He & I.S. Ermoshkin
Polarisation-Dependent Signatures of Ships in Envisat AP Mode Data
T.N. Arnesen, R.B. Olsen & P.W. Vachon
An Open Source Framework for Integration of Vessel Positions Detected in
Spaceborne SAR Imagery in Operational Fisheries Monitoring and Control
G. Lemoine, G. Schwartz-Juste, N. Kourti, I. Shepherd & C. Cesena
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P01: Oil Spills/Ship Detection
4P01-1
Problems in Detecting Oil Pollution in Black Sea Coastal Zone by
Satellite Radar Means
M. Mityagina, A. Churymov & O. Lavrova
4P01-2
Multiscale Segmentation of Oil Slick in SAR Images Based on Morphological
Pyramid
T.F.N. Kanaa, E. Tonye, G. Mercier, V.P. Onana & J.P. Rudant
4P01-3
Ship Detection with Envisat's Alternating Polarisation Mode
A.J.E. Smith, J. Chesworth & H. Greidanus
4P01-4
A Novel Algorithm for Ship Detection in Envisat SAR Imagery Based
on the Wavelet Transform
M. Tello, C. Lopez-Martinez, J.J. Mallorqui & H. Greidanus
Session 4A3: Clouds and Aerosal (1)
Chairs: R. Guzzi & D. Murtagh
Secretary: C. Zehner
Aerosol Optical Thickness Retrieval over Land and Water using SCIAMACHY/GOME Data (67)
V. Kusmierczyk-Michulec & G. De Leeuw
Determination of Cloud Parameters from SCIAMACHY Data for the Correction of
Tropospheric Trace Gases (13)
M. Grzegorski, C. Von Friedeburg, U. Platt et al.
Cloud Detection and Distributions from MIPAS Infra-Red Limb Observations (51)
J. Greenhough, J.J. Remedios, H. Sembhi
Session Summary
Session 4A4: Wetlands / Floods
Chairs: H. Yesou & H. Bach
Secretary: D. Fernandez
ASAR Multitemporal and Dual Polarization Observations of Wetland Marshes
H. Karszenbaum, F. Grings, P. Ferrazzoli et al.
Assimilation of Snow Properties Derived from ASAR Wide Swath Data in a Hydrological
Model of the Neckar Catchment for Improved Flood Forecast
H. Bach, F. Appel, A. Loew et al.
Towards Operational Flood Mapping with Satellite SAR
S. Solbř & I. Solheim
Evaluation of a Remote Sensing Based Regional Flood/Waterlog and Drought Monitoring
Model Utilising Multi-Source Satellite Data Set Including Envisat Data
G. Csornai, Zs. Suba, G. Nádor et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P02: Wetlands/Floods
4P02-3
Mapping and Monitoring of Wetlands in the Lake Chad Basin using Envisat ASAR
Wide Swath and Envisat ASAR Alternating Polarization Data (AO ID 467) (92)
T. Westra & R. De Wulf
4P02-4
ASAR Derived Flood Maps for Flood Propagation Model Calibration
P. Matgen, J.-B. Henry, F. Pappenberger, L. Pfister & P. de Fraipont
4P02-5
Multisource SAR Data for Flood Monitoring in 2003 in China
J. Liao & S. Wang
Session 4A5: Ice (1)
Chairs: S. Laxon & N. Young
Secretary: F.-M. Seifert
Recent Fluctuations and Damming of Glaciar Perito Moreno, Patagonia, Observed by Means
of ERS and Envisat Imagery
H. Rott, M. Stuefer, T. Nagler & C. Riedl
Using ERS and Envisat Data to Study the Glacier Changes in Tibet, the Nyainqentanglha
Example (ESA Project no 2401)
J.P. Deroin, M. Dai, L. Humbert et al.
Recent Variations of Larsen Ice Shelf, Antarctic Peninsula, Observed by Envisat
C. Riedl, H. Rott & W. Rack
Session Summary
Session 4B1: Agriculture (2)
Chairs: T. Le Toan & P. Pampaloni
Secretary: S. Pinnock
Agricultural Monitoring in Finland Using Envisat Alternating Polarization SAR Images (95)
M. Karjalainen, H. Kaartinen, J. Hyyppä & R. Kuittinen
Rice Monitoring using Envisat ASAR Data in China
Z. Li, G. Sun, M. Wooding et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P03: Agriculture
4P03-3
Crop Classification Based on Microwave Images Acquired from Envisat
and ERS
K. Stankiewicz
Session 4B2: Water Quality
Chairs: R. Doerrfer & K. Ruddick
Secretary: J.-P. Huot
Suspended Matter Dynamics in Lake Constance in 2003 Derived from MERIS and
MODIS Satellite Data
J. Huth & P. Gege
Mapping of Photosynthetic Pigments in Spanish Inland Waters using MERIS Imagery
R. Peńa-Martínez, A. Ruiz-Verdú & J.A. Domínguez-Gómez
Amazon Basin Water Quality Monitoring using MERIS and MODIS Data
J.-M. Martinez, F. Seyler, L. Maurice-Bourgoin, P. Moreira-Turcq & J.L. Guyot
Water Quality and Algae Bloom Mapping in CASE 2 Waters of the Baltic Sea and Finnish
Lakes using Envisat MERIS Data
J. Pulliainen, J. Vepsäläinen, S. Koponen et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P04: Water Quality
4P04-1
Water Quality Monitoring of Large European Lakes using MERIS
Full-Resolution Data
A. Reinart & D. Pierson
Session 4B3: Clouds and Aerosols (2)
Chairs: D. Murtagh & R. Guzzi
Secretary: C. Zehner
Aerosol Optical Depth over Europe - Retrieval from ATSR-2 Data for the Year 2000 (65)
R. Schoemaker & G. De Leeuw
Retrieving Aerosol Properties and Land Surface Reflectance over the Sagel from
AATSR Observations
W. Grey, P. North & S. Los
Monitoring Aircraft Condensation Trails
F. Jelinek
Session Summary
Session 4B4: Soil Moisture
Chairs: W. Wagner & W. Mauser
Secretary: R. Cordey
Has SAR Failed in Soil Moisture Retrieval? (76)
W. Wagner & C. Pathe
Use of ERS-2 SAR Data for Estimating Soil Moisture and Vegetation Water Content Variations
in Boreal Forests
J. Pulliainen, P. Hari, M. Hallikainen et al.
Retrieval of Soil Moisture from Envisat ASAR Images: A Comparison of Inversion Algorithms
E. Santi, S. Paloscia, P. Pampaloni, S. Pettinato & P. Poggi
Multiscale Soil-Moisture Retrieval to Monitor the Global Change of the Water Cycle -
Perspectives from the GLOWA-Danube Project
W. Mauser, R. Ludwig & A. Löw
Soil Moisture Mapping with C Band Multi-Polarization SAR Imagery
Z. Li, X. Ren, X. Li & L. Wang
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P05: Soil Moisture
4P05-1
The Retrieval of Soil Moisture from Medium Resolution Envisat ASAR
Wide Swath Data (25)
X. Kong & S. Dorling
4P05-2
Coupled Modelling of Land Surface Microwave Interactions using Envisat
ASAR Data (63)
A. Loew & W. Mauser
4P05-3
ERS-2 SAR Date Applied to Watershed Soil Moisture Mapping with Corn
and Soybeans (80)
R. van der Velde, T.J. Jackson, A.T. Joseph & A.Y. Hsu
4P05-5
Methodology for the Processing of ASAR-Wide Swath Data for the Derivation
of Land Surface Properties of the Mosel Catchment
F. Appel, H. Bach, A. Loew et al.
4P05-6
Retrieving of Surface Roughness for Agricultural Soil Surfaces with
ASAR-Envisat Data
M. Zribi, N. Baghdadi, N. Holah, O. Fafin & C. Guérin
4P05-8
Analysis of ASAR Imagery for Hydrological Applications in Sardinia, Italy
K. Guillotte, I. Gherboudj, C. Paniconi et al.
Session 4B5: Ice (2)
Chairs: N. Young & S. Laxon
Secretary: P. Féménias
Dual-Frequency Altimeter of Envisat above the Antarctic Ice Sheet (94)
F. Rémy & B. Legrésy
Simple Rheological Models of European Tidewater Glaciers from Satellite Interferometry
and Altimetry (17)
A.I. Sharov & S. Etzold
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P06: Ice
4P06-5
SAR Firn Line Detection and Correlation to Glacial Mass Balance; Svartisen Glacier,
Northern Norway
R. Storvold, K.A. Hřgda, E. Malnes & I. Lauknes
4P06-6
Synergy of Active and Passive Satellite Microwave Data for Cryospheric Studies
A.V. Kouraev, E.A. Zakharova, N.M. Mognard et al.
Session 4C1: Fires and Land Surface Temperature
Chairs: M. Simon & O. Arino
Secretary: M. Simon
The Watermed Project: Validation of the AATSR Land Surface Temperature Product with
In-situ Measurements
E.J. Noyes, G. Sňria, J. Sobrino et al.
Evaluation of the Envisat-AATSR Land Surface Temperature Algorithm with Ground
Measurements in the Valencia Test Site (30)
C. Coll, E. Valor, V. Caselles et al.
Large-Scale Forest Fires in Siberia Analysed by MODIS, MERIS and ASTER Multiresolution
Satellite Imagery
F. Siegert & S. Huang
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P07: Fires and Land Surface Temperature
4P07-1
Surface Temperature Estimation from AATSR Data
G. Sňria, J. Cuenca, J.A. Sobrino et al.
4P07-2
Retrieval of Surface Temperatures from ATSR Thermal Images Through a
Monowindow Algorithm
A.M. Pérez Burgos, J.L. Casanova Roque & A. Calle Montes
Session 4C2: Ocean Colour
Chairs: A. Morel & J. Aiken
Secretary: J.-P. Huot
Inter-Comparison of Ocean Colour Data Products During Algal Blooms in the North Sea
A. Folkestad, L.H. Pettersson & D. Durand
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P08: Ocean Colour
4P08-1
A Comparative Analysis of Simple Radiative Transfer Approaches for Aquatic

Environments (60)
L. Sokoletsky
4P08-2
Results of MERIS Level-2 Validation in Namibian Coastal Area and Atlantic Ocean
T. Ohde, H. Siegel & M. Gerth
4P08-3
Detection of Pseudo-Nitzchia SPP Toxic Blooms Using MERIS Images on the
Galician Coast
J.M. Torres Palenzuela, L. Gonzalez Vilas & A. Mosquera Giménez
4P08-4
Identification of Hydrogen Sulphide Eruptions at the Namibian Coast using the
MERIS Sensor
T. Ohde
Session 4C3: Ozone Profiles Retrieval from GOME (1)
Chairs: J.-C. Lambert & Y. Meijer
Secretary: S. Casadio
Ozone Profiles and Tropospheric Ozone from Global Ozone Monitoring Experiment
X. Liu, K. Chance, C.E. Sioris et al.
Session Summary
Session 4C4: Snow
Chairs: H. Rott & K. Partington
Secretary: R. Cordey
Feasibility of Envisat Data for the Estimation of Snow Pack Characteristics and Areal Fraction
of Snow in Boreal Forests
J. Pulliainen, S. Metsämäki, K. Luojus et al.
Snow Classification Algorithm for Envisat ASAR
T. Nagler & H. Rott
Multi-Sensor/Multi-Temporal Analysis of Envisat Data for Snow Monitoring
R. Solberg, J. Amlien, H. Koren et al.
Near Realtime Snow Covered Area Mapping with Envisat ASAR Wide-Swath in Norwegian
Mountainous Areas
E. Malnes & R. Storvold
Mapping Snow Cover in Alpine Areas with Envisat/SAR Images
S. Pettinato, P. Poggi, G. Macelloni et al.
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P09: Snow
4P09-1
Snow Water Equivalent Retrieval using Delta-K InSAR Repeat Pass Processing of
Envisat ASAR Data
Y. Larsen, G. Engen, E. Malnes et al.
4P09-2
Comparison of ASAR Data and RADARSAT-1 Data for Cryospheric Applications
in Canada - The Case of Snow Water Equivalent
Y. Gauthier, M. Bernier, S. Hardy et al.
Session 4C5: Sea-Ice (1)
Chairs: W. Dierking & D. Flett
Secretary: O. Grabak
Comparison of Single and Dual Polarized Envisat ASAR Data with Laser Scanner Data of
Sea Ice Freeboard in Fram Strait
L. Toudal, K. Kloster, S.M. Hvidegaard, K. Keller & R. Forsberg
Lincoln Sea and Nares Strait
P. Gudmandsen
Session Summary
Session 4D1: Hazard and Disaster Relief
Chairs: U. Wegmuller & H. Yésou
Secretary: M. Paganini
How Space Can Better Support Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure Protection
I. Becking
Use of SAR Data for Natural Disaster Mitigation in the Mobile Environment
M. Louhisuo, Y. Rauste, K. Andersson et al.
Building Damage Detection Using SAR Intensity Images for Recent Earthquakes
M. Matsuoka & F. Yamazaki
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P10: Hazard and Disaster Relief
4P10-3
Integration of Envisat-ASAR Data in a Hazard-Monitoring-GIS Envisat
Project [ID 142] (70)
U. Münzer, K. Scharrer, K. Weber-Diefenbach & Á. Gudmundsson
Session 4D2: Clouds and Aerosols (3)
Chairs: R. Santer & J. Fischer
Secretary: P. Colagrande
Synergetic Aerosol Retrieval from Envisat
T. Holzer-Popp & M. Schroedter-Homscheidt
A Surface Reflectance Model for Aerosol Remote Sensing over Land
R. Santer, D. Ramon, J. Vidot & E. Dilligeard
Remote Sensing of Particle Matter using MERIS
J. Vidot, R. Santer & D. Ramon
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P11: Clouds and Aerosols
4P11-3
Coincident Cloud Observations by Altimetry and Radiometry (98)
G.D. Quartly & C.A. Poulsen
4P11-4
Atmospheric Correction for MERIS over Coastal Waters: Validation of the MERIS
Standard Aerosol Models
R. Santer & F. Lemire
4P11-7
Coupling Oxygen Absorption at 761.75 NM with Scattering Based on the Primary
Scattering Approximation ­ Potential Application for Cirrus Cloud Detection
over Ocean
F. Zagolski & R. Santer
4P11-9
Preliminary Validation of the Mineral Dust Transport Model ChimereDust
C. Schmechtig, L. Menut, B. Marticorena & B. Chatenet
4P11-10
Sensitivity of the MIPAS on Envisat to the Detection of Polar Stratospheric Clouds
and their Composition
L.J. Kramer, J.J. Remedios & R. Spang
4P11-11
Integrated Air Quality Monitoring Service using Ground Networks Measurements
and EO Products
D. Ramon, A. Blanchet, C. Schadkowski et al.
Session 4D3: Ozone Profiles Retrieval from GOME (2)
Chairs: C. Zehner & R. Siddans
Secretary: S. Casadio
Neural Network Techniques for the Estimation of Ozone Vertical Distributions with
GOME Data
F. Del Frate, M. Iapaolo & S. Casadio
Objective Evaluation of the Impact of RAL GOME Ozone Profiles on the Met Office
3D-VAR Analyses
R. Dragani, S. Migliorini, A. Geer et al.
Session Summary
Session 4D4: Lake Levels
Chairs: C. Birkett & P.A. Berry
Secretary: J. Benveniste
The Envisat/ERS River and Lake Retracking System
J.D. Garlick, P.A.M. Berry, E.L. Mathers & J. Benveniste
Comparison of the Envisat Waveform Retrackers over Inland Waters
F. Frappart, A. Cazenave, F. Seyler & S. Calmant
Session Summary
Session 4D5: Sea-Ice (2)
Chairs: D. Flett & W. Dierking
Secretary: O. Grabak
Comparison of Helicopter-borne Measurements of Sea Ice Thickness and Surface Roughness
with SAR Signatures
T. Busche, C. Von Saldern, C. Haas & W. Dierking
The Potential of Cross-Polarization Information for Operational Sea Ice Monitoring
B. Scheuchl, R. Caves, D. Flett et al.
What is Gained by Using an L-band SAR for Sea Ice Monitoring? (84)
W. Dierking & H. Skriver
Session Summary
Poster Session 4P13: Sea-Ice Poster Session 4P13: Sea-Ice
4P13-2
Analysis of Sea Ice Roughness and Thickness Profiles for Improvement of
SAR Ice Type Classification (77)
C. von Saldern, T. Busche, C. Haas & W. Dierking
4P13-3
Monitoring Sea Ice in Svalbard: Calibration of ASAR Data and Collection of
Ground-Truth Data
R. Hall
4P13-4
Envisat ASAR Monitoring of Polynya Processes and Sea Ice Production in
the Laptev Sea
C. Haas, W. Dierking, T. Busche & J. Hoelemann
4P13-5
Envisat and the Ice Conditions in the Baltic Sea
M. Similä, J. Karvonen, R. Berglund et al.
4P13-6
Ice Cover of the Okhotsk Sea: A Study using Envisat ASAR, ERS-2 SAR
and AQUA AMSR-E Data
D. Darkin, L.M. Mitnik & V.A. Dubina
Poster Session 4P15: Atmosphere Assimilation
4P15-3
Validation of Ozone from MIPAS through Assimilation in the 3D Chemical
Transport Model STRATAQ
B. Grassi, G. Redaelli, G. Visconti et al.
Poster Session 4P17: Wind and Wave/Sea State
4P17-1
Quantitative Remote Sensing: Horns Rev Wind Farm Case Study (23)
C.B. Hasager, M. Nielsen & M.B. Christiansen
4P17-2
Ocean Surface Wave Spectra from Envisat ASAR Observations During the
Valpareso Experiment Compared to Airborne Radar Observations, In-Situ Data,
and Wave Prediction Models
A. Mouche, D. Hauser, V. Kerbaol et al.
Session 5A1: Siberia II (1)
Chairs: C. Schmullius & T. Le Toan
Secretary: S. Plummer
Processing of Envisat ASAR Wide Swath Imagery for Derivation of Biophysical Parameters of Siberian
Forest - A Contribution of the German Aerospace Center to the Siberia-II Project
S. Voigt, A. Petrocchi, W. Wagner et al.
Identification of Wetlands in Central Siberia with Envisat ASAR WS Data
A. Bartsch, R. Kidd, C. Pathe, A. Shvidenko & W. Wagner
Session Summary
Session 5A2: Sea Surface Temperature
Chairs: I. Robinson & I. Barton
Secretary: S. Pinnock
Comparisons of AATSR-Derived Sea Surface Temperature with Estimates from a
Geostationary Satellite
I. Barton
Comparison of ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 SSTs During 1995 and Analyses of ATSR-2 SSTs
from 1995 to 2000 (27)
A. O'Carroll, R. Saunders & J. Watts
Session Summary
Session 5A3: Future Earth Observation Missions (1)
Chairs: B. Hoersch & P. Gilles
Secretary: B. Hoersch
ESA Third Party Missions Programme
B. Hoersch
TerraSAR-L Product Philosophy
M. Zink, G. Levrini, B. Schättler & T. Fritz
The Scientific Use of TerraSAR-X
A. Roth
Session Summary
Session 5A4: Wind and Wave / Sea State (1)
Chairs: J. Horstmann & H. Johnsen
Secretary: G. Cambell
Multi-Polarisation Ocean Radar Cross-Section from Envisat ASAR Observations, Airborne
Polarimetric Radar Measurements and Empirical or Semi-Empirical Models (64)
A. Mouche, D. Hauser, V. Kudryavstev & J-F. Daloze
Session 5B1: Siberia II (2)
Chairs: C. Schmullius & S. Plummer
Secretary: S. Plummer
Development and Validation of a Diurnal Difference Indicator for Freeze-Thaw Monitoring
in the Siberia II Project
R. Kidd, A. Bartsch & W. Wagner
SIBERIA-II: Monitoring Forest Cover Changes in Siberia by Means of Spaceborne Data
M. Santoro, H. Balzter, C.T. George et al.
Session Summary
Session 5B2: Atmosphere Assimilation
Chairs: H. Kelder & W. Lahoz
Secretary: C. Zehner
A New 4-Dimensional Variational Assimilation System Applied to Envisat MIPAS Observations (58)
J. Schwinger, H. Elbern & R. Botchorishvili
Assimilation of Ozone and Water Vapour into the Unified Model (69)
W. Lahoz, A. Geer, R. Bannister et al.
Assimilation of Envisat Products for Continuous Monitoring of Atmospheric Trace Gases -
First Results from EVIVA
T. Erbertseder, F. Baier, M. Bittner et al.
Towards Assimilating Infrared Limb Radiances from MIPAS in the ECMWF System
N. Bormann, S. Healy, M. Matricardi, F. Chevallier
Session Summary
Session 5B3: Future Earth Observation Missions (2)
Chairs: P. Gilles & B. Hoersch
Secretary: B. Hoersch
COSMO-SkyMed Mission: Scientific Relevance and Application Potential
G. Rum, L. Candela & S. Zoffoli
METOP and EPS, the Next Step in Operational Polar Meteorology
P. Edwards & M. Cohen
Session Summary
Session 5B4: Wave and Wind/Sea State (2)
Chairs: B. Chapron & D. Thompson
Secretary: G. Cambell
An Empirical Imaging Model for SAR Ocean Wave Measurements
A. Niedermeier, J. Schulz-Stellenfleth & J.C. Nieto-Borge
A Parametric Inversion Scheme for Envisat ASAR Wave Measurements
J. Schulz-Stellenfleth, S. Lehner & M. Holt
Late Paper
Rapid Nearshore Wave Climate using Satellite Measurements
C.F. de valk & G.J. Wensink