Author :
Pampaloni, P. ; Decarolis, G. ; Entekhabi, D. ; Ferrazzoli, P. ; Kim, Y. ; Pasquariello, G. ; Pierdicca, N. ; Posa, F. ; Zecchetto, S. ; Zelli, C. ; Castracane, P. ; De Biasio, F. ; Desantis, G. ; Guerriero, L. ; Macelloni, G. ; Njoku, E. ; Notarnicola, C
Abstract :
Microwave sensors are of primary importance in mapping surface states and measuring some significant quantities which affect the hydrological cycle. A space mission aiming at monitoring soil moisture and surface salinity at a global scale is suggested. The mission is based on a combination of polarimetric active and passive microwave sensors.
Keywords :
hydrological equipment; oceanographic equipment; radar polarimetry; radiometers; remote sensing by radar; spaceborne radar; HYDRO-POL; hydrological cycle; land hydrology; ocean surface salinity; polarimetric active microwave sensors; polarimetric passive microwave sensors; soil moisture monitoring; space mission; spaceborne polarimetric radar-radiometer; surface states mapping; Hydrologic measurements; Hydrology; Microwave measurements; Microwave sensors; Ocean salinity; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Soil measurements; Space missions; Spaceborne radar;
