SNR and Noise Variance Estimation in Polarimetric SAR Data [PDF]
, 2013 The problem of estimating the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the cross-polarised channels and the noise variance in polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data is dealt with.
Villano, Michelangelo +1 more
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Spaceborne Radar Technologies for Earth Remote Sensing [PDF]
, 2007 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is an indispensable source of information in earth observation since SAR is the only spaceborne sensor that has highresolution, all-weather and day-and-night imaging capability.
Moreira, Alberto
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Extinction estimation over land ice using long-wavelength Pol-InSAR [PDF]
, 2008 In recent years there has been increased interest in using SAR to study and monitor glaciers and ice sheets for glaciological and climate change research.
Sharma, Jayanti +2 more
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Bi- and Multistatic SAR: Potentials and Challenges [PDF]
, 2004 Bi- and multistatic synthetic aperture radar (SAR) operates with distinct transmit and receive antennas which are mounted on separate platforms. Such a spatial separation has several operational advantages which will increase the capability, reliability ...
Moreira, Alberto +2 more
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Improving InSAR-based digital elevation model accuracy through InSAR interferogram filtering
Turkish Journal of Remote SensingThis study investigates the influence of various interferogram filtering techniques on the accuracy of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) generated through Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry (InSAR). While most studies in the literature evaluate filter
Emrah Onat, Yakup Özkazanç
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Performance Investigation on Scan-On-Receive and Adaptive Digital Beam-Forming for High-Resolution Wide-Swath Synthetic Aperture Radar [PDF]
, 2009 The work investigates the performance of the Smart Multi-Aperture Radar Technique (SMART) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system for high-resolution wide-swath imaging based on Scan-on-Receive (SCORE) algorithm for receive beam steering.
Bordoni, Federica +4 more
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Potential of forest height estimation using X band by means of two different inversion scenarios [PDF]
, 2007 Polarimetric SAR Interferometry (Pol-InSAR) is a powerful remote sensing method for forest height estimation by using the random volume over ground model (RVoG).
Hajnsek, Irena +3 more
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Tandem-L: Global Monitoring the Earth's Dynamics with Differential and Polarimetric SAR Interferometry [PDF]
, 2009 Tandem-L is a German mission proposal for an innovative interferometric L-band radar mission that enables the systematic monitoring of dynamic Earth processes using advanced techniques and technologies.
Moreira, Alberto
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INDREX-II - Tropical Forest Height Estimation with L- and P-Band Polarimetric Interferometric SAR [PDF]
, 2006 Tropical forests are complex, heterogeneous, dense, remote and changing forest ecosystems. Low frequency synthetic aperture Radar (SAR) techniques allow monitoring and potentially estimation of key forest parameters such as vertical structure (height ...
Kugler, F. +7 more
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Mass movement susceptibility mapping using satellite optical imagery compared with InSAR monitoring: Zigui County, Three Gorges region, China [PDF]
, 2010 Mass movements on steep slopes are a major hazard to communities and infrastructure in the Three Gorges region, China. Developing susceptibility maps of mass movements is therefore very important in both current and future land use planning.
Kincal, C. +9 more
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