DocumentCode
312662
Title
Electromagnetic scattering and fractal analysis of bare soil surfaces
Author
Rouvier, S. ; Bachelier, E. ; Borderies, P. ; Chênerie, I. ; Souyris, J.C. ; Toan, T. Le ; Borgeaud, M.
Author_Institution
DERMO, Toulouse, France
Volume
4
fYear
1997
fDate
3-8 Aug 1997
Firstpage
1606
Abstract
A data base of 400 soil profiles has been analysed from the fractal point of view. Fractality of the profiles is demonstrated and compared with usual statistical descriptions. Electromagnetic computation through FDTD is introduced
Keywords
backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; finite difference time-domain analysis; fractals; geophysical techniques; radar cross-sections; radar theory; remote sensing by radar; soil; FDTD; backscatter; bare soil surface; electromagnetic scattering; finite difference method; finite difference time domain method; fractal analysis; geophysical measurement technique; land surface; radar remote sensing; radar scattering; rough surface; terrain mapping; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic scattering; Electronic mail; Finite difference methods; Fractals; Radar scattering; Rough surfaces; Soil; Statistics; Surface roughness;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1997. IGARSS '97. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development., 1997 IEEE International
Print_ISBN
0-7803-3836-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.608975
Filename
608975
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