Theoretical modelling of active and passive microwave surface parameters in remote sensing

Vladimir I. Ponomarev, Ricardo Peralta-Fabi, Valery K. Volosiuk

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Abstract

The determination of the optimum experimental conditions to produce the best qualitative results is necessary both in active and passive microwave remote sensing (RS). In this paper we show the decision process involved in solving two problems connected with the selection of the best conditions for earth surface microwave RS: Calculation of the statistical relationship between scattered and proper surface radiation data for different kinds of surface sensed. Determination of the optimal algorithms and boundary accuracies for surface parameters by active and passive microwave sensors. Optimal estimation algorithms for surface parameters (dielectric permittivity, thermodynamical temperature, surface slop, spectral spatial components of rough surface height, etc.) have been found by a maximum likelihood function method. The results found can help to plan RS microwave experiments of surface parameter estimation with predicted accuracies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsJoan B. Lurie, Paulo Pampaloni, James C. Shiue
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages186-195
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0819416436
StatePublished - 1994
Externally publishedYes
EventMicrowave Instrumentation and Satellite Photogrammetry for Remote Sensing of the Earth - Rome, Italy
Duration: 28 Sep 199430 Sep 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2313
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceMicrowave Instrumentation and Satellite Photogrammetry for Remote Sensing of the Earth
CityRome, Italy
Period28/09/9430/09/94

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