Simulation of SAR Images and Polarimetric Scattering Model of Three-Dimensional Targets

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In recent years, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images have played an important role in the
detection and monitoring of ground targets because of their advantages such as independence
from climatic conditions and sensitivity to the target geometry. The complexity of SAR imaging
sensors, especially in the conversion process from raw data to image, has made it difficult to
interpret the behavior of sensors and their images. Hence, using the simulation of SAR images
can be effective in resolving this problem. In this regard, SAR image simulation of
three-dimensional objects is an essential step. In this paper, a method is presented to simulate
SAR images of three-dimensional targets and, thus, the polarimetric scattering matrix for pure
and distributed targets is developed. Also, the effects of sensor parameters and the geometry of
target are investigated in simulating the SAR images of 3D targets. 

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  • Receive Date: 15 November 2015
  • Revise Date: 22 January 2024
  • Accept Date: 19 September 2018
  • Publish Date: 20 January 2017

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