1. Sea Ice in Meteorological Satellite Himawari

A meteorological satellite image is mainly used for observing atmosphereic phenomena, but can also be used for observing other phenomena. For example, the satellite can observe sea ice by focusing on the difference of reflectivity between sea ice and water surface on visible imagery.

1. 2009
2. 2008
3. 2007
4. 2006
5. 2005

2. Information Sources on Sea Ice

If the sea ice is hard to recognize, first check the Sea Ice Distribution in the Sea of Okhotsk Larger Image Page - JAXA EORC page and look at the animation again. Then the pattern may emerge from the animation.