Topographic Effects on the Surface Emissivity of a Mountainous Area Observed by a Spaceborne Microwave Radiometer

A simulation study to understand the influence of topography on the surfaceemissivity observed by a satellite microwave radiometer is carried out. We analyze theeffects due to changes in observation angle, including the rotation of the polarization plane.A mountainous area in the Alps (Northern Ital...

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Main Authors: Frank S. Marzano, Nazzareno Pierdicca, Luca Pulvirenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2008-03-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/8/3/1459/