Direct and inverse methods for ocean-wave imaging by SAR
Abstract
The direct and inverse problems for ocean-wave imaging by SAR for the image and its power spectrum are discussed. The direct problem is reasonably well understood, but the inverse methods are not complete or optimum. However, they represent the first steps in the development of such methods, and they confirm aspects of imaging theory. Other aspects, particularly for the power spectrum, remain to be completed. Once this is done, optimum methods could be developed using Bacchus-Gilbert theory to provide the required tradeoff between resolution and speckle.
- Publication:
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From Res. Towards Operational Use
- Pub Date:
- August 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984rsfr.conf..865R
- Keywords:
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- Ocean Surface;
- Radar Imagery;
- Synthetic Aperture Radar;
- Water Waves;
- Power Spectra;
- Radar Scattering;
- Seasat Satellites;
- Communications and Radar