
This book combines, for the first time, the topics of radar polarimetry and interferometry. This combination was first developed in 1997 and has since become a major topic in radar sciences and their applications, in particular to space sciences. In its simplest form it concerns the study of interferograms formed by combining waves with different polarisations and their exploitation to infer important physical properties of the planetary surface being investigated. The book is written in three main sections. The first four chapters provide a detailed coverage of all major topics of polarimetry, including its basis in electromagnetic scattering theory, decomposition theorems, and a detailed analysis of the entropy/alpha approach. The next chapter offers a brief introduction to radar interferometry, before developing in three chapters the important new topic of polarimetric interferometry. In this way the book provides a complete treatment of the subject, suitable for those working in interferometry who wish to know about polarimetry, or vice versa, as well as those new to the topic who are looking for a one-stop comprehensive treatment of the subject. The emphasis throughout is on the application of these techniques to remote sensing, and the book concludes with a set of practical examples to illustrate the theoretical ideas.
This book investigates the integration of radar polarimetry and interferometry to enhance the extraction of physical properties from planetary surfaces via remote sensing. Shane Cloude, a specialist in electromagnetic scattering, provides a structured framework that bridges these two distinct fields. By synthesizing scattering theory with interferometric data, the text establishes a methodology for interpreting complex radar signals in space science applications.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for researchers seeking to bridge the gap between polarimetry and interferometry. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in radar science or electromagnetic theory.
Page Count:
848
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191580384
ISBN-13:
9780191580383
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