Advances in SAR Remote Sensing of Oceans, edited by Xiaofeng Li, explores the profound impact that Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology has had on understanding Earth’s oceans. Since the launch of SEASAT in 1978, a series of advanced SAR satellites from agencies such as ESA, Canadian Space Agency, Italian Space Agency, German Aerospace Center, and China National Space Administration have been developed and launched, including the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-1A and -1B in 2014 and 2016. These satellites provide crucial data for researchers to study global ocean dynamics.

The book is divided into four sections. The first section delves into the basic principles of radar backscattering from the ocean surface, providing essential theoretical foundations. The second section focuses on recent advancements in SAR remote sensing for dynamic coastal environments and their management, highlighting practical applications in real-world scenarios. The third part discusses state-of-the-art methods for monitoring various parameters or phenomena associated with the dynamic ocean environment, showcasing innovative techniques and tools used by researchers.

The final section of the book specifically addresses new techniques and findings from marine atmospheric boundary layer observations, a critical area that bridges the gap between oceanography and meteorology. Contributed by leading experts in their respective fields, this comprehensive volume aims to demonstrate the diverse information that can be extracted from SAR images of the oceans and the sophisticated analytical methods required for their interpretation.