Abstract
In the next couple of years at least two SAR high resolutions payloads will be launched, and during the next decade many more. Optical remote sensing is being used routinely in agricultural management and studies. Radar data which is often used in geophysical studies is not utilized heavily in agriculture and specifically X-band data are not commonly used. In the following paper we had unique access to high resolution polarimetric X-band radar data from Elta Systems Inc test bed SAR flown onboard a Boeing 737 aircraft. Results show potential in using X-band SAR for agriculture and bio-geophysical studies. Hence the ability to map small agricultural fields, assess their relative soil water content and distinguish between young and mature tree plantations is demonstrated.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP |
Issue number | SP-644 |
State | Published - 1 Mar 2007 |
Event | PolInSAR 2007: 3rd International Workshop on Science and Applications of SAR Polarimetry and Polarimetric Interferometry - Frascati, Italy Duration: 22 Jan 2007 → 26 Jan 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Space and Planetary Science