This volume investigates the application of remote sensing techniques to the study of shelf sea hydrodynamics. It compiles research presented at the 15th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Hydrodynamics, focusing on how satellite and airborne sensors can provide crucial data for understanding water movement, temperature, and salinity in coastal and continental shelf regions. The work explores various methodologies and their effectiveness in mapping and analyzing dynamic oceanographic processes.

The proceedings from the 15th International Liège Colloquium on Ocean Hydrodynamics offer a snapshot of the state-of-the-art in remote sensing for shelf sea studies in the early 1980s. The collection likely presents a range of technical papers detailing methodologies and initial findings, serving as a valuable reference for researchers in physical oceanography and remote sensing. The focus on shelf seas suggests a practical application of these technologies to regions of significant scientific and economic interest.