February 6 1993

In the SAR image, the upper left and lower right corners are recognized as open water. This is also seen in the SSM/I image.//

By comparing the SSM/I images from February 6 and February 5 it is seen, that the ice is primarily formed during the 6'th. The SAR image shows circular patterns in all the central parts of the image. These patterns are probably formed by ocean currents, and perhaps as a consequence of ocean convection. In the upper part of this area, there is a very good contrast between the dark background and the bright foreground. The dark part is expected to consist of either open water or grease ice, while the bright part is expected to be pancake ice. The ocean current will form bands of pancakes, which creates the bright bands on the dark background.
In the lower part of the image, the contrast between the dark background and the bright foreground is blured. This is perhaps caused by less current influence, which makes the pancakes spread, and therefore forming a more homogeneous area. Also, if the wind is stronger in this area, the open water between the pancakes will have a stronger backscatter. In the lower part are ocean waves recognized in several positions.