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Variation of Arctic sea ice has significant impacts on polar ecosystems, transporting routes, coastal communities, and global climate. Tracing the change of sea ice at a finer scale is paramount for both operational applications and…
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Maritime surveillance is not only necessary for every country, such as in maritime safeguarding and fishing controls, but also plays an essential role in international fields, such as in rescue support and illegal immigration control. Most…