Airborne Observation of Ocean Surface Roughness Variations Using a Combination of Microwave Radiometer and Reflectometer Systems: The Second Virginia Offshore (Virgo II) Experiment

Abstract

Reflectometry, a microwave remote sensing technique to extract geophysical data from scattered satellite transmissions, was first demonstrated using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) reflections. Recently, reflectometry has been extended to digital communication satellite signals of opportunity', expanding its application to most microwave bands that penetrate the Earth's atmosphere. The 2012 GNSS+R workshop provided an opportunity for engineers and Earth scientists to assess the state of the art, demonstrate new applications, and discuss potential missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 06, 2014
Accession Number
ADA624455

Entities

People

  • David H Wang
  • Derek Burrage
  • George Ganoe
  • James R. Garrison
  • Joel Wesson
  • Nicole Quindara
  • Stephen Katzberg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airborne
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Satellites
  • Data Acquisition
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Observation
  • Radiometers
  • Reflectometers
  • Reflectometry
  • Remote Sensing
  • Roughness
  • Signals Of Opportunity
  • Surface Roughness

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space