Title :
Mapping of planetary surfaces by radar
Author :
Hagfors, Tor ; Campbell, Donald B.
Author_Institution :
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Abstract :
A review is presented of the several methods which are available for the mapping of both reflectivity and topography of planetary surfaces by ground-based radar. Emphasis is placed on observational methods rather than interpretation of results. The various observational schemes are illustrated by recent observational results.
Keywords :
Astronomy; Ionosphere; Planets; Polarization; Radar detection; Radar scattering; Scattering parameters; Spaceborne radar; Surface topography; Venus;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1973.9248
