Dr. Lanqing Huang - Honours Projects

Track Antarctic sea-ice seasonal changes from space

Supervisor: Dr. Lanqing Huang
Field of Study: Remote Sensing, Sea Ice, Earth Observation
Support Offered: Training in satellite data analysis, Python/GIS support, regular supervision, scientific writing guidance

What can different radar frequencies tell us about how Antarctic sea ice grows, changes and breaks apart?

Antarctic sea ice undergoes substantial physical changes throughout its seasonal cycle. In this project, you will use satellite radar images to track Antarctic sea ice through its seasonal cycle—from initial formation and snow accumulation to deformation and breakup. You will explore how radar signals change over time and investigate which physical processes may explain these changes.

By comparing L-, C- and X-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observations, the project will explore how different wavelengths capture key processes such as snow accumulation, changes in surface and internal ice structure, deformation and breakup. The project will advance our interpretation of Antarctic sea ice physical properties using the state-of-the-art satellite missions. It will also evaluate how complementary information from multiple SAR frequencies can improve monitoring of sea-ice changing physical states throughout the seasonal cycle.

For further information contact : Dr. Lanqing Huang