Radar Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (Topics in Remote Sensing)

Book Description:

This introduction to the use of radar for remote sensing of natural surfaces provides the reader with a thorough grounding in practical applications, focusing particularly on terrestrial studies that may be extended to other planets. An historical overview of the subject is followed by an introduction to the nomenclature and methodology pertaining to radar data collection, image interpretation and surface roughness analysis. The author presents a summary (illustrated with examples from the natural environment) of theoretical explanations for the backscatter properties of continuous rough surfaces, collections of discrete objects, and layered terrain.
Book Description
This introduction to the use of radar for remote sensing of natural surfaces provides the reader with a thorough grounding in practical applications, focusing particularly on studies of terrestrial planets. An historical overview of the subject is followed by an introduction to radar data collection, image interpretation and surface roughness analysis. Case studies of radar surveys of the Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars are then presented. The level is appropriate for students and professionals across a broad range of disciplines including Earth and planetary science, electrical engineering, and remote sensing.
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