Electro-optical terrain reflectance modeling - A perspectiveElectro-optical terrain reflectance modeling is one of the components required in the overall capability to simulate remote sensing measurement systems as an aid to the sensor or information processing designer. Given that sensor fields-of-view may vary from a few centimeters to several meters and that measurement devices may be placed at varying heights above the terrain surface, modeling of complex combinations of terrain classes or media with respect to both vertical and horizontal scales may be required. This paper addresses the issue of combining modeling approaches for different classes of materials in the optical regime and recommends a more formal approach to the radiative characterization of media properties as well as the calculation of the bidirectional reflectance distribution functions.
Document ID
19860034740
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Smith, J. A. (Colorado State Univ. Fort Collins, CO, United States)
Cooper, K. D. (Colorado State University Fort Collins, United States)
Strahler, A. H. (Hunter College New York, United States)