This introduction to the use of radar for remote sensing of natural surfaces provides the reader with a thorough grounding in practical applications, focusing particularly on terrestrial studies that may be extended to other planets. An historical overview of the subject is followed by an introduction to the nomenclature and methodology pertaining to radar data collection, image interpretation and surface roughness analysis. The author presents a summary (illustrated with examples from the natural environment) of theoretical explanations for the backscatter properties of continuous rough surfaces, collections of discrete objects, and layered terrain.
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"...this text belongs in the library of anyone interested in radar remote sensing. It is a well-written, comprehensive text that can easily be understood by someone expressing an ititial interest in the field, and contains sufficient information and analysis to keep the seasoned radar analyst interested. The author is to be congratulated on his achievement." Geomatica
"The author's intention is to fill a perceived gap in the literature on radar backscatter analysis. The text meets this goal and would be suitable for a variety of university level courses in remote sensing. For the student of remote sensing data analysis, this text is well suited as a mid-level introduction to the specifics of radar remote sensing beyond the basic principles that should be acquired from a general subject primer...This well organized and written text is recommended..." The Leading Edge
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"The author's intention is to fill a perceived gap in the literature on radar backscatter analysis. The text meets this goal and would be suitable for a variety of university level courses in remote sensing. For the student of remote sensing data analysis, this text is well suited as a mid-level introduction to the specifics of radar remote sensing beyond the basic principles that should be acquired from a general subject primer...This well organized and written text is recommended..." The Leading Edge
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This introduction to the use of radar for remote sensing of natural surfaces provides the reader with a thorough grounding in practical applications, focusing particularly on studies of terrestrial planets. An historical overview of the subject is followed by an introduction to radar data collection, image interpretation and surface roughness analysis. Case studies of radar surveys of the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars are then presented. The level is appropriate for students and professionals across a broad range of disciplines including Earth and planetary science, electrical engineering, and remote sensing.
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In its simplest definition, remote sensing is the determination of one or more physical properties of a target from a distance. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
planetary radar studies, aeolian roughness, radar scattering properties, circular echoes, circular polarization ratio, mantling layer, subradar point, rms height, radar incidence angle, backscatter properties, planetary regolith, rms slope, radar scene, roughness criteria, backscatter coefficient, normal reflectivity, backscatter cross section, radar brightness, backscatter values, radar properties, illuminating wavelength, rock population, local incidence angle, backscatter data, playa surfaces Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arecibo Observatory, Bell Regio, Lavic Lake, Lunar Lake, Maat Mons, Maxwell Montes, Death Valley, Mare Imbrium, Sapas Mons, Smithsonian Institution, Annia Faustina, Cornell University, Ovda Regio, University of Hawaii New!
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In its simplest definition, remote sensing is the determination of one or more physical properties of a target from a distance. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
planetary radar studies, aeolian roughness, radar scattering properties, circular echoes, circular polarization ratio, mantling layer, subradar point, rms height, radar incidence angle, backscatter properties, planetary regolith, rms slope, radar scene, roughness criteria, backscatter coefficient, normal reflectivity, backscatter cross section, radar brightness, backscatter values, radar properties, illuminating wavelength, rock population, local incidence angle, backscatter data, playa surfaces Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arecibo Observatory, Bell Regio, Lavic Lake, Lunar Lake, Maat Mons, Maxwell Montes, Death Valley, Mare Imbrium, Sapas Mons, Smithsonian Institution, Annia Faustina, Cornell University, Ovda Regio, University of Hawaii New!
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- Remote Sensing by Shepard on page 172, and Back Matter
- Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific Computing by William H. Press in Back Matter
- Field Computation by Moment Methods (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory) by Roger F. Harrington in Back Matter
- Final report (CCS occasional paper ; no. 6) by Speyside Project in Back Matter
- Remote Sensing (Survey report) by Richrd R. Miller in Back Matter
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