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Non-Bragg scattering contributions to the dual-polarized SAR imaging of Hurricane Earl


Abstract:

The Bragg scattering theory does not explain the cross-polarized (VH or HV) normalized radar-backscatter cross-sections (NRCSs) from the ocean surface very well. The diff...Show More

Abstract:

The Bragg scattering theory does not explain the cross-polarized (VH or HV) normalized radar-backscatter cross-sections (NRCSs) from the ocean surface very well. The difference lies in the non-Bragg scatterings mechanisms including specular reflection and quasi-specular reflection or diffraction on the sharp edges of wave breaking. The specular reflection is a function of radar incidence angle and is negligible for the intermediate incidence angle. The quasi-specular reflection and diffraction on the sharp edges of wave breaking is a function of incidence angle, wind speed and direction. In this study, we adopt the C-band Cross-polarization Ocean (C-2PO) model as the total backscatter from the ocean surface, and assume the non-Bragg scattering as the differences between NRCSs simulated by C-2PO model and composite Bragg model. And a non-Bragg scattering ratio is suggested. With the collocated datasets of wind speeds, wind directions, measured by airborne SFMR and NRCSs from SAR, the suggested non-Bragg scattering ratio is validated.
Date of Conference: 10-15 July 2016
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 03 November 2016
ISBN Information:
Electronic ISSN: 2153-7003
Conference Location: Beijing, China

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