Method and system using coordinated airborne and ground platforms for detecting oil covered by ice
US9140785B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/9076
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for detecting an oil mass covered by ice includes collecting alert data at a first probability of detection using an airborne platform moved about a search area above the ice. An alert area having a likelihood of an oil mass covered by the ice is determined based upon the alert data. Confirmation data is collected at a second probability of detection higher than the first probability of detection using a ground platform moved over the alert area. An oil mass covered by the ice is detected based upon the confirmation data.
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