Christopher R. Jackson

Christopher R. Jackson received the M.S. degree in applied physics from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA, in 1998. He is currently the Chief Scientist of Global Ocean Associates, Alexandria, VA, USA. His current activities include supporting the Center for Satellite Applications and Research (STAR), the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). His work there includes research and development in synthetic aperture radar remote sensing of the ocean surface across a range of phenomena (ocean surface winds, tropical cyclone winds, sea ice characterization, and sea ice drift motions) with an emphasis on product development to support operational uses. Mr. Jackson served as a Principal Editor for the Synthetic Aperture Radar Marine User’s Manual (NOAA, 2004).