Polarimetric SAR Interferometry: Investigations using EC CV-580 SAR Data

Abstract

This study examines the potential applications of polarimetric SAR interferometry (Pol-InSAR). Pol-InSAR is a new and unique methodology that combines the resources of polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) for target classification with the capability of interferometric SAR (InSAR) for height discrimination. In this report, the Pol-InSAR literature is reviewed. Two field trials in Ottawa and Petawawa are described that collected Pol-InSAR data in 2002 using the Environment Canada's Convair-580 in repeat-pass mode. Calibration and processing of the data are detailed. Finally data analysis and potential application are discussed, particularly in view to the upcoming RADARSAT-2 and PALSAR missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA443099

Entities

People

  • Chen Liu
  • Karim E. Mattar
  • Ramin Sabry

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Environment
  • Forests
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Measurement
  • National Security
  • Radar
  • Radar Reflectors
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Three Dimensional
  • Urban Areas
  • World Geodetic System

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Radar Systems Engineering.