Preliminary Results On Radar Measurement Of Paddy Field Using C-Band Scatterometer System

  • Jamil, H. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Ali, A. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Yusof, S. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Ahmad, Z. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Mahmood, K.A. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Abu Bakar, S.B. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Aziz, H. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Ibrahim, N. (Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing) ;
  • Koo, V.C. (Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University) ;
  • Sing, L.K. (Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University)
  • Published : 2003.11.03

Abstract

A ground-based, C-band full polarimetric mobile Scatterometer system has been developed in Malaysia with collaboration between Malaysian Centre for Remote Sensing (MACRES) and Multimedia University (MMU). The main purpose of this system is to measure and monitor backscattering coefficient, ${\sigma }^0$, for earth terrain such as paddy fields, forest and soil surfaces. This paper describes the preliminary results on radar backscatter measurement from paddy field using the mobile C-band Scatterometer system. The measurement campaign was conducted at Sungai Burung area in April 2003. Real time data were collected using four polarization modes (HH, HV, VV and VH), at various incidence angles ranging from 0$^0$ to 60$^0$. The measurement data show consistent results as compared to other reports, which verify the capability of this Scatterometer system as a useful tool for remote sensing.

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