Scattering models in the microwave regimeResults of first and second year research efforts are summarized in a series of complete articles and abstracts. The goal of the first year efforts was to calculate scattering from an inhomogeneous layer with irregular boundaries to model natural terrains. The model was applied to interpret measurements from vegetation, snow, and sea ice. The goal of the second year was to extend the scattering model to handle disc shaped scatterers which are comparable to incident wavelength and to use the model to investigate the relative merits between active versus passive sensing of soil moisture over vegetated terrain.
Document ID
19850005052
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Fung, A. K. (Kansas Univ. Center for Research, Inc. Lawrence, KS, United States)
IDRelationTitle19850005053WorkScattering from randomly oriented scatterers of arbitrary shape in the low-frequency limit with application to vegetation19850005054WorkScattering from randomly oriented circular discs with application to vegetation19850005055WorkA comparison between active and passive sensing of soil moisture from vegetated terrains