A new target scattering vector

Abstract

Abstract This study proposes a new scattering vector parameterisation method for interpreting the coherent target scattering. This new scattering model, which has the same form as the α/β model, consists of five polarimetric parameters including the normalisation factor. Validation is performed on ALOS‐2/PALSAR data. In comparison with the current vector models, the new coherent scattering vector is superior in distinguishing targets with different physical scattering behaviours.

Keywords

• Data and information; acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination in geophysics
• Instrumentation and techniques for geophysical, hydrospheric and lower atmosphere research
• Radar equipment, systems and applications
• Geophysical techniques and equipment