An explanation of enhanced radar backscattering from flooded forests

J. A. Richards; P. W. Woodgate; A. K. Skidmore

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An explanation of enhanced radar backscattering from flooded forests

J. A. Richards, P. W. Woodgate, A. K. Skidmore

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A simple structural backscatter model for a forest stand, suitable for use with L-band HH polarized radar imagery, is used to explain the increased level of backscattering observed from flooded forests. Measurements made of relative levels of backscatter from SIR-B image data of a flooded Australian forest are consistent with an interpretation based upon scattering mechanisms involving both the tree components and the understorey or forest floor. The change in Fresnel power reflection coefficient of the ground with flooding is advanced as the cause of the enhancement in backscattered power levels.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1093-1100
Number of pages	8
Journal	International Journal of Remote Sensing
Volume	8
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01431168708954756
Publication status	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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