PhD student at Nanjing University

Suhui Wu

Polar cryosphere and hydrological remote sensing

I study polar snow and ice, sea ice freeboard and thickness, satellite altimetry, and GeoAI methods for Earth observation.

Polar cryosphereHydrological remote sensingSea ice freeboardSea ice thicknessSatellite altimetrySWOTICESat-2

Overview

Research Directions

My work centers on satellite observations of polar and high-altitude environments, with emphasis on altimetry, retrieval methods, and GeoAI.

Remote sensing of polar snow, ice, and surface processes with satellite observations and geospatial analysis.

Methods for estimating sea ice freeboard and thickness from altimetry-derived surface elevation measurements.

Radar and laser altimetry workflows for polar oceans, ice-covered waters, and high-latitude hydrological systems.

Blog

Mar 05, 2026 · 2 min read

A method-oriented note on feature design, model choices, and validation ideas for lead and sea ice classification in altimetry workflows.

Feb 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Notes on the potential of SWOT wide-swath elevation observations for Antarctic sea ice studies, with emphasis on opportunities and caveats.

Jan 15, 2026 · 2 min read

A learning note on how satellite altimetry observes sea ice elevation, freeboard, and the main processing steps behind thickness retrieval.

Projects

Exploring the potential of combining wide-swath SWOT observations with ICESat-2 laser altimetry for Antarctic sea ice freeboard estimation.

Developing a workflow for radar-altimeter waveform analysis over sea ice, including surface-type classification and freeboard retrieval.

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