On the estimation of radar polarization orientation shifts induced by terrain slopes

In recent studies, D. L. Schuler et al. (2000) applied polarimetric imaging radar-derived orientation angles to measure topography, and J. S. Lee et al. (2000) used orientation angles for polarimetric SAR data compensation, to ensure accurate estimation of geophysical parameters in rugged terrain ar...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on geoscience and remote sensing 2002-01, Vol.40 (1), p.30-41
Main Authors: Jong-Sen Lee, Schuler, D.L., Ainsworth, T.L., Krogager, E., Kasilingam, D., Boerner, W.-M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acoustic noise
Algorithm design and analysis
Algorithms
Applied geophysics
Azimuth
Circular polarization
Compensation
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geophysical measurements
Goniometers
Internal geophysics
Orientation
Parameter estimation
Polarization
Radar imaging
Radar polarimetry
Slopes
Surfaces
Synthetic aperture radar
Terrain
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Summary:In recent studies, D. L. Schuler et al. (2000) applied polarimetric imaging radar-derived orientation angles to measure topography, and J. S. Lee et al. (2000) used orientation angles for polarimetric SAR data compensation, to ensure accurate estimation of geophysical parameters in rugged terrain areas. To support these applications, it is important to accurately estimate shifts in orientation angles induced by the azimuth slope variations. However, in many cases, inconsistency in the estimation of orientation angle shifts was encountered in several areas, introducing noisy and erroneous results. The present authors develop a unified analysis of estimation algorithms based on the circular polarization covariance matrix. The concept of reflection symmetry is used to explain the soundness of the circular polarization method and to show problems associated with other algorithms. L-band polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images of Camp Roberts, CA, are used to substantiate this theory.
ISSN:0196-2892
1558-0644
DOI:10.1109/36.981347