Title :
A fractal-based approach to electromagnetic modelling
Author :
Franceschetti, Giorgio ; Migliaccio, Maurizio ; Riccio, Daniele
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettronica, Naples Univ., Italy
Abstract :
Mandelbrot introduced the notion of fractal dimension to describe, in a rigorous and quantitative way, the roughness of natural surfaces. Such a fundamental concept has suggested the application of fractal theory to characterize the scattering from rough surfaces. The authors deal with an appropriate electromagnetic scattering model suitable for microwave remote sensing applications
Keywords :
backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; fractals; geophysical techniques; radar applications; radar cross-sections; radar theory; remote sensing by radar; backscatter; electromagnetic modelling; fractal dimension; fractal-based approach; geophysical measurement technique; land surface terrain mapping; microwave remote sensing; natural surface; radar remote sensing; radar scattering; radar theory; rough surface; roughness; Acoustic scattering; Electromagnetic modeling; Electromagnetic scattering; Fractals; Radar scattering; Random variables; Remote sensing; Rough surfaces; Surface morphology; Surface roughness;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1994. IGARSS '94. Surface and Atmospheric Remote Sensing: Technologies, Data Analysis and Interpretation., International
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1497-2
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1994.399524
