Navigation of vessels in ice-affected waters
Navigation of vessels in ice-affected waters
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is developing satellite-based systems geared towards enhancing safety along maritime routes in ice-affected waters. The satellite image here, acquired on 3 September, shows the German research icebreaker 'Polarstern' on the edge of a large region of pack ice. In addition to aiding navigation, the satellite images help to draw conclusions about the age and composition of the ice.
