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Dual Pol-InSAR Forest Height Estimation By Means Of TANDEM-X Data

Kugler, Florian and Hajnsek, Irena and Papathanassiou, Konstantinos (2012) Dual Pol-InSAR Forest Height Estimation By Means Of TANDEM-X Data. In: Proceedings of IEEE international Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), pp. 1-4. IEEE. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2012-07-22 - 2012-07-27, München, Deutschland.

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Abstract

The TanDEM-X mission [1] provides for the first time single pass (single- and dual-) polarimetric interferometric data from space. This allows the acquisition and analysis of Pol-InSAR data without the disturbing effect of temporal decorrelation on a global scale. Polarimetric interferometric X-band data are now available for different forest ecosystems (from boreal to tropics) in different seasons. The penetration capability of X-band in vegetation is limited and depends strongly on the corresponding forest conditions. However, first data analysis showed sufficient penetration to apply Pol-InSAR height estimation at least for a boreal forest scenario [2]. The limitations of X-band for forest parameter estimation can be identified by analyzing data sets from different forest types. Additionally seasonal effects like leaf fall or freezing conditions may change the backscattering behavior or penetration capability of X-band for forests. It was already shown that the ability to penetration depends on the seasonal stage of a forest. Figure 1 on the left shows the penetration depth of X-band by means of boreal forest (Krycklan forest northern Sweden) for a summer (Figure 1 left side) and a winter (Figure 1 middle) acquisition. Penetration depth of the winter acquisition is with a mean of 11.8m significantly larger than for the summer acquisition with a mean of 9.45m. This is probably due the lower dielectricity of the tree compartments in frozen conditions.

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Title:Dual Pol-InSAR Forest Height Estimation By Means Of TANDEM-X Data
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Kugler, FlorianUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hajnsek, IrenaUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Papathanassiou, KonstantinosUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Date:24 July 2012
Journal or Publication Title:Proceedings of IEEE international Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Refereed publication:Yes
Open Access:Yes
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:No
In ISI Web of Science:No
Page Range:pp. 1-4
Publisher:IEEE
Status:Published
Keywords:TanDEM-X, X-band, forest height, Pol-InSAR, forest,
Event Title:IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Event Location:München, Deutschland
Event Type:international Conference
Event Dates:2012-07-22 - 2012-07-27
Organizer:IEEE
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport (old)
HGF - Program:Space (old)
HGF - Program Themes:W EO - Erdbeobachtung
DLR - Research area:Space
DLR - Program:W EO - Erdbeobachtung
DLR - Research theme (Project):W - Vorhaben Prosmart, Smart-SAR (old)
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen
Institutes and Institutions:Microwaves and Radar Institute > Radar Concepts
Microwaves and Radar Institute
Deposited By: Kugler, Florian
Deposited On:06 Jun 2012 16:49
Last Modified:31 Jul 2019 19:36

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