University of Miami's CSTARS to host valuable hurricane, typhoon satellite image library

The CSA has been collecting RADARSAT-1 data over hurricanes and typhoons through its "Hurricane Watch" program since 1998. CSTARS has been a partner since 2004 and provides near-real time RADARSAT-1 images to the "Hurricane Watch" program. In this period, 160 hurricane and typhoon images focusing on the eye of the storm or edge of the eyewall, from around the world, were selected and processed.

Researchers will have an opportunity to identify new approaches and applications for the study of hurricane dynamics using this valuable dataset. This research resource will also help investigators to become better acquainted with the use of remotely sensed data from RADARSAT-2 and other international missions for the future.

About CSTARS

Launched in 2003, CSTARS is a major program of the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School, one of the world’s premier marine and atmospheric research institutions. Employing low earth-orbiting satellite systems, CSTARS scientists conduct research using remotely-sensed data. They provide directly downlinked, high-resolution data for environmental monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico, Southeastern United States, northern South America, Central America and the Caribbean Basin. CSTARS also furnishes a reliable communications channel for researchers stationed at the Antarctic Southpole Research Station, connecting them via VoIP (Voice over the Internet Protocol), and providing electronic medical file transfers, when required. For more information, please visit http://cstars.rsmas.miami.edu/

About the Rosenstiel School

Founded in the 1940's, the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science has grown into one of the world's premier marine and atmospheric research institutions. Offering dynamic interdisciplinary academics, the Rosenstiel School is dedicated to helping communities to better understand the planet, participating in the establishment of environmental policies, and aiding in the improvement of society and quality of life. For more information, please visit www.rsmas.miami.edu