Backscattering Analysis of Cylinder Shaped Scatterer in Vegetation Medium: Comparison Between Theories

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Published: Jun 17, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33093/jetap.2020.2.1.3
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Microwave remote sensing, Relaxed Hierarchical Equivalent Source Algorithm (RHESA), Volume scattering

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Syabeela Syahali
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University
Ewe Hong Tat
LKCFES, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Gobi Vetharatnam
LKCFES, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Li-Jun Jiang
DEEE, The University of Hong Kong
Hamsalekha A Kumaresan
LKCFES, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

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This paper analyses the backscattering cross section of a cylinder both using traditional method model and a new numerical solution model, namely Relaxed Hierarchical Equivalent Source Algorithm (RHESA). The purpose of this study is to investigate the prospect of incorporating numerical solution model into volume scattering calculation, to be applied into microwave remote sensing in vegetation area. Results show a good match, suggesting that RHESA may be suitable to be used to model the more complex nature of vegetation medium.


 

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