A further investigation on reconstruction of vertical profiles using polarization coherence tomography

Abstract

In this study, we consider tree vertical profile with a higher order truncation of Fourier-Legendre series using polarization coherence tomography. An improved method based on Freeman-Durben decomposition is employed to estimate tree height and surface phase. A contrast to single-baseline scenario is performed. The primary scattering mechanisms and polarization dependence are interpreted by vertical profile reconstructions. Results are validated using simulation data