Measurements of signal penetration for p-band SAR system through trees using two trihedral corner reflectors

Abdullah Algafsh, Michael Inggs, Amit Kumar Mishra

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Abstract

In this paper, we performed an experiment to measure the penetration of P-band signal from SAR system using two trihedral corner reflectors. We deployed one in a deciduous grove of trees, while the other one was deployed 10 m distance away in a grass covered field. After system calibration based on the reflector in the clear, the results showed a reduction of 0.6 dB in the HH channel with 2.28 dB in the VV channel. Further, after calibration, the co-polarization phase difference is zero degree for the triangular corner reflector which was outside the trees and 62.85° for the corner reflector inside the trees. The larger attenuation at VV is attributable to the vertical structure of the trees.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Subtitle of host publicationInternational Cooperation for Global Awareness, IGARSS 2017 - Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Press
Pages3117-3120
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509049516
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017 - Fort Worth, United States of America
Duration: 23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume2017-July

Conference

Conference37th Annual IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityFort Worth
Period23 Jul 201728 Jul 2017

Keywords

  • Corner Reflector
  • Foliage Penetration
  • Radar Polarimetry

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