Abstract:
A four-component scattering model is proposed to decompose polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. The covariance matrix approach is used to deal with the non...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
A four-component scattering model is proposed to decompose polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. The covariance matrix approach is used to deal with the nonreflection symmetric scattering case. This scheme includes and extends the three-component decomposition method introduced by Freeman and Durden dealing with the reflection symmetry condition that the co-pol and the cross-pol correlations are close to zero. Helix scattering power is added as the fourth component to the three-component scattering model which describes surface, double bounce, and volume scattering. This helix scattering term is added to take account of the co-pol and the cross-pol correlations which generally appear in complex urban area scattering and disappear for a natural distributed scatterer. This term is relevant for describing man-made targets in urban area scattering. In addition, asymmetric volume scattering covariance matrices are introduced in dependence of the relative backscattering magnitude between HH and VV. A modification of probability density function for a cloud of dipole scatterers yields asymmetric covariance matrices. An appropriate choice among the symmetric or asymmetric volume scattering covariance matrices allows us to make a best fit to the measured data. A four-component decomposition algorithm is developed to deal with a general scattering case. The result of this decomposition is demonstrated with L-band Pi-SAR images taken over the city of Niigata, Japan.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing ( Volume: 43, Issue: 8, August 2005)
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Yoshio Yamaguchi (M'83–SM'94–F'02) received the B.E. degree in electronics engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, and the M.E. and Dr.Eng. degrees from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, in 1976, 1978, and 1983, respectively.
In 1978, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, where he is a Professor and Head of the Information Engineering Department. From 1988 to 1989, he was a R...Show More
Yoshio Yamaguchi (M'83–SM'94–F'02) received the B.E. degree in electronics engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, and the M.E. and Dr.Eng. degrees from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, in 1976, 1978, and 1983, respectively.
In 1978, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, where he is a Professor and Head of the Information Engineering Department. From 1988 to 1989, he was a R...View more
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Toshifumi Moriyama (M'98) was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 1972. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in information engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 1994, 1995, and 1998, respectively.
He was with Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories, Ltd. from 1998 to 2003. He is now with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan. His interests a...Show More
Toshifumi Moriyama (M'98) was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 1972. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in information engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 1994, 1995, and 1998, respectively.
He was with Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories, Ltd. from 1998 to 2003. He is now with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan. His interests a...View more
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Motoi Ishido graduated from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 2002. He is currently pursuing the M.E. degree in information engineering, where he is engaged in POLSAR image analysis.
Motoi Ishido graduated from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 2002. He is currently pursuing the M.E. degree in information engineering, where he is engaged in POLSAR image analysis.View more
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Hiroyoshi Yamada (M'93) received the B.E., M.E., and Dr.Eng. degrees from Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan, in 1988, 1990, and 1993, respectively, all in electronic engineering.
In 1993, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, where he is an Associate Professor. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena...Show More
Hiroyoshi Yamada (M'93) received the B.E., M.E., and Dr.Eng. degrees from Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan, in 1988, 1990, and 1993, respectively, all in electronic engineering.
In 1993, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, where he is an Associate Professor. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena...View more
Contents Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Yoshio Yamaguchi (M'83–SM'94–F'02) received the B.E. degree in electronics engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, and the M.E. and Dr.Eng. degrees from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, in 1976, 1978, and 1983, respectively.
In 1978, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, where he is a Professor and Head of the Information Engineering Department. From 1988 to 1989, he was a Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His interests are in the field of radar polarimetry, microwave sensing, and imaging.
Dr. Yamaguchi has served as Chair of IEEE GRSS Japan Chapter (2002–2003), Vice-Chair (2000–2001), Organizer of PI-SAR Workshops (2000–2005) in Japan, and Associate Editor for Asian affairs of GRSS Newsletter since 2003. He is a member of IEICE of Japan.
Yoshio Yamaguchi (M'83–SM'94–F'02) received the B.E. degree in electronics engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, and the M.E. and Dr.Eng. degrees from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, in 1976, 1978, and 1983, respectively.
In 1978, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, where he is a Professor and Head of the Information Engineering Department. From 1988 to 1989, he was a Research Associate at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His interests are in the field of radar polarimetry, microwave sensing, and imaging.
Dr. Yamaguchi has served as Chair of IEEE GRSS Japan Chapter (2002–2003), Vice-Chair (2000–2001), Organizer of PI-SAR Workshops (2000–2005) in Japan, and Associate Editor for Asian affairs of GRSS Newsletter since 2003. He is a member of IEICE of Japan.View more
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan
Toshifumi Moriyama (M'98) was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 1972. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in information engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 1994, 1995, and 1998, respectively.
He was with Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories, Ltd. from 1998 to 2003. He is now with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan. His interests are in radar polarimetry and microwave remote sensing.
Dr. Moriyama received the IEEE AP/S Tokyo Chapter Young Engineer Award in 1998 and is a member of IEICE of Japan and the Remote Sensing Society of Japan.
Toshifumi Moriyama (M'98) was born in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, on January 1, 1972. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in information engineering from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 1994, 1995, and 1998, respectively.
He was with Fujitsu System Integration Laboratories, Ltd. from 1998 to 2003. He is now with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan. His interests are in radar polarimetry and microwave remote sensing.
Dr. Moriyama received the IEEE AP/S Tokyo Chapter Young Engineer Award in 1998 and is a member of IEICE of Japan and the Remote Sensing Society of Japan.View more
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Motoi Ishido graduated from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 2002. He is currently pursuing the M.E. degree in information engineering, where he is engaged in POLSAR image analysis.
Motoi Ishido graduated from Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, in 2002. He is currently pursuing the M.E. degree in information engineering, where he is engaged in POLSAR image analysis.View more
Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
Hiroyoshi Yamada (M'93) received the B.E., M.E., and Dr.Eng. degrees from Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan, in 1988, 1990, and 1993, respectively, all in electronic engineering.
In 1993, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, where he is an Associate Professor. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. His interests include the fields of array signal processing, polarimetric radar interferometry, and high-resolution techniques.
Dr. Yamada is a member of IEICE of Japan.
Hiroyoshi Yamada (M'93) received the B.E., M.E., and Dr.Eng. degrees from Hokkaido University, Hokkaido, Japan, in 1988, 1990, and 1993, respectively, all in electronic engineering.
In 1993, he joined the Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan, where he is an Associate Professor. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Visiting Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena. His interests include the fields of array signal processing, polarimetric radar interferometry, and high-resolution techniques.
Dr. Yamada is a member of IEICE of Japan.View more
