Title :
Millimeter-wave backscatter measurements on snow-covered terrain
Author :
Baars, Ernst Peter ; Essen, Helmut
Author_Institution :
FGAN-FHP, Wachtberg-Werthhoven, West Germany
fDate :
5/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Backscatter measurements of snow-covered terrain have been made using a polarimetric frequency-agile experimental 94-GHz radar. The radar scanned snow surfaces at radar depression angles varying from 15 to 55°. Data collection using the polarimetric and frequency-agile radar along with concurrent detailed snow characterization measurements was performed. Typical results for the temporal and spatial variability of the snow reflectivity are presented and discussed
Keywords :
geophysical techniques; hydrological techniques; radar applications; remote sensing; snow; 94 GHz; EHF; depression angles; frequency-agile radar; hydrology; measurement; mm wave; polarimetric frequency-agile experimental 94-GHz radar; radar remote sensing; radiowave backscatter; snow characterization; snow reflectivity; snow-covered terrain; technique; Backscatter; Frequency; Frequency measurement; Millimeter wave measurements; Millimeter wave radar; Performance evaluation; Radar antennas; Radar measurements; Radar polarimetry; Receiving antennas; Reflectivity; Snow;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
