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
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;
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
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.608975
