Abstract

RIOS, Víctor Hugo. Review of polarimetric and ionospheric effects on sar, insar and palsar systems: requirements and correction methods. Geoacta [online]. 2014, vol.39, n.1, pp.90-107. ISSN 1852-7744.

This study provides an update of the polarimetric tools currently used for optimal extraction of information from polarimetric SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar), INSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) and PALSAR (Phase Array L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar) imagery. The fundamentals of polarimetric theory are discussed in the context of synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Polarimetric SAR calibration, which is important for the extraction of subject information, is reviewed. Extraction of information using the received scattered wave is considered. Some schemes for ionospheric correction to synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and the wave interferometry (PolInSAR) are proposed. Temporal and spatial variations of the electronic density in the upper atmosphere affect radar pulse propagation and, thereby, result in distortion of the image. Due to distortions of focus, polarimetry and interferometry, the Total Electron Content (TEC) has been estimated by applying the Appleton-Hartree equation. We propose a combined estimator that reliably estimates of TEC differentials. We also discuss the effect of the vertical structure of the ionosphere from the interferometric phase and outline important avenues for future research.

Keywords : SAR; PolInSAR; TEC; FR (Faraday Rotation).

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