A review of modeling for millimeter wave remote sensing of snow

Author

O´Neill, Kevin

Author_Institution

Cold Regions Res. & Eng. Lab., Hanover, NH, USA

Volume

4

fYear

1994

fDate

8-12 Aug 1994

Firstpage

1925

Abstract

Millimeter wave sensing presents new problems and prospects in relation to snow. Recognition of the importance and measurement of the particulars of snowpack micro-structure challenge traditional modeling approaches. Simulation methods are examined in relation to the demands of millimeter wave sensing. Distinctive features and critical issues include treatment of near surface micro-structure, medium anisotropy and density, polarization effects, moisture content, and multi-scale surface roughness

Keywords

backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; hydrological techniques; millimetre wave measurement; radar applications; radar cross-sections; radiometry; remote sensing; remote sensing by radar; snow; EHF mm wave; backscatter; hydrology; microstructure; millimeter wave; millimetric radiometry; model; modeling; radar; radar scattering; radiative transfer theory; remote sensing measurement technique; rough surface; snow cover; snowpack; terrain mapping; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Millimeter wave measurements; Millimeter wave technology; Particle measurements; Polarization; Remote sensing; Rough surfaces; Snow; Surface roughness; Surface treatment;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1994. IGARSS '94. Surface and Atmospheric Remote Sensing: Technologies, Data Analysis and Interpretation., International

Conference_Location

Pasadena, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-1497-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IGARSS.1994.399613

Filename

399613