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Verification results for a two-scale model of microwave backscatter from the sea surfaceThe backscatter model of Donelan and Pierson (1986) was adjusted to fit Ku-Band at 13.9 GHz. Data from L to Ka-band are used to test the model. In general, there is no power law. When the wind drops below certain threshold speeds there may be no detectable Bragg backscatter. Saturation may occur at high winds. Results from the Seasat-SASS are used to substantiate the predictions of the model. Suggestions for experiments for determining the overall validity of the model are made.
Document ID
19870007780
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pierson, W. J., Jr. (City Coll. of the City Univ. of New York NY, United States)
Donelan, M. A. (National Water Research Inst. Burlington, Ontario, Canada)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: ESA Proceedings of the 1986 International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS '86) on Remote Sensing: Today's Solutions for Tomorrow's Information Needs, Volume 1
Subject Category
Oceanography
Accession Number
87N17213
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAGW-690
Distribution Limits
Public
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