Radar detection of wetland ecosystems: a review
Open Access
- 20 September 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in International Journal of Remote Sensing
- Vol. 29 (20), 5809-5835
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01431160801958405
Abstract
Periodically, reviews of our knowledge of radar–wetland relationships and detection parameters have been provided by various authors. Since the publication of these works, additional research has been completed. Five major remote sensing journals spanning the years 1965–2007 formed the basis of this review. The vast majority of significant material found its way into these mainstream journals in one aspect or another. A short history of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)–wetlands discovery based on earlier reviews is followed by an update on radar‐related wetland research. Although some trends emerged with regard to which wavelengths or polarizations to use, there was variation in optimum season/time of year and selection of multitemporal imagery. What is evident throughout the recent literature is that multidimensional radar data sets are attaining an accepted role in operational situations needing information on wetland presence, extent and conditions.Keywords
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