Title :
Compact decomposition theory for L-Band satellite radar applications
Author :
Cloude, S.R. ; Goodenough, D.G. ; Chen, H.
Author_Institution :
AEL Consultants, Cupar, UK
Abstract :
In this paper we apply the ideas of target decomposition theory to compact polarimetry and use them to investigate forest applications at L-Band. We consider eigenvector methods (H/alpha), model based decompositions (RVOG) and coherent change detection (CCD) and show that compact modes are capable of maintaining important polarimetric information on forest structure and changes.
Keywords :
geophysical techniques; remote sensing by radar; vegetation; L-band satellite radar applications; coherent change detection; compact decomposition theory; compact polarimetry; eigenvector methods; forest applications; forest changes; forest structure; model based decompositions; target decomposition theory; Coherence; Equations; Fires; L-band; Mathematical model; Polarimetry; Compact Polarimetry; Forestry Applications;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1160-1
Electronic_ISBN :
2153-6996
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.2012.6352464
