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Geological terrain modelsThe initial phase of a program to determine the best interpretation strategy and sensor configuration for a radar remote sensing system for geologic applications is discussed. In this phase, terrain modeling and radar image simulation were used to perform parametric sensitivity studies. A relatively simple computer-generated terrain model is presented, and the data base, backscatter file, and transfer function for digital image simulation are described. Sets of images are presented that simulate the results obtained with an X-band radar from an altitude of 800 km and at three different terrain-illumination angles. The simulations include power maps, slant-range images, ground-range images, and ground-range images with statistical noise incorporated. It is concluded that digital image simulation and computer modeling provide cost-effective methods for evaluating terrain variations and sensor parameter changes, for predicting results, and for defining optimum sensor parameters.
Document ID
19830028862
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Kaupp, V. H.
(Arkansas Univ. Fayetteville, AR, United States)
Macdonald, H. C.
(Arkansas Univ. Fayetteville, AR, United States)
Waite, W. P.
(Arkansas, University Fayetteville, AR, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: June 8, 1981
End Date: June 10, 1981
Accession Number
83A10080
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG9-3
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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