Comparison of C- and L-band simulated compact polarized SAR in oil spill detection

Wang, Xiaochen; Shao, Yun; Zhang, Fengli; Tian, Wei

doi:10.1007/s11707-018-0733-9

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“…Therefore, the recently proposed CP SAR configuration for Earth observation could be a compromised choice for SAR applications [3]. Different studies have explored the potential of CP SAR imagery for Earth observation applications, such as sea ice mapping [4]- [7], mineral oil spill detection [8]- [10], wetland monitoring [11], [12], wind speed estimation [13]- [15], and significant ocean wave height estimation [16], [17].…”

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Sensitivity of Compact Polarimetric SAR Parameters to Modeled Lake Ice Growth

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Shokr

2021

IEEE Trans. Geosci. Remote Sensing

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Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is a valuable tool for lake ice monitoring. The recently proposed SAR configuration for Earth observation called compact polarimetric (CP) SAR could be a good compromised choice between conventional (single or dual) and fully polarimetric (FP) SAR for operational ice applications, including lake ice. Given its enhanced radar target information compared with conventional SAR systems over wider swath coverage compared with FP SAR, CP systems could play important role in the new generation of Earth observation systems. Herein, we study the evolution of CP SAR parameters from simulated CP SAR data in relation to early ice growth. Focus of the study is on four lakes located in Cornwallis Island, Canadian Central Arctic. We adopt parameters extracted from dual circular polarimetric and right circular transmit, linear (horizontal and vertical) receive configurations. In this study, we consider the ice thickness calculated from an established empirical model. Meteorological and ice climatological data were used to support the analysis. Results demonstrated a potential connection between a number of CP parameters and lake ice growth. Furthermore, we were able to highlight the relationship between the density of air bubbles in ice layer and the intensity of volume scattering mechanism, leading to the identification of lakes with increased gas production activities. Thus, differences between lakes in terms of density of air bubbles were detected and statistically evaluated. Index Terms-Bubble in lake ice, compact polarimetric (CP) synthetic aperture radar (SAR), ice thickness, lake ice.This article has been accepted for inclusion in a future issue of this journal. Content is final as presented, with the exception of pagination.

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