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Phenomenological approach to scatterometer data interpretation

A graphic method of analyzing radar scatterometer sea clutter data leading to linear relations between scattering cross sections and tan angle of incidence of the radiation is proposed. This relation permits formulation of simple analytic relations without reference to the ocean surface spectrum. Parameters introduced depend on the wavelength of the incident radiation and its polarization, and on wind and sea states. The simplicity of the expressions derived suggests a corresponding simplicity in the physical mechanism of radar sea clutter return.

Alzofon, F. E.↗

Theoretical interpretations of scatter propagation

The general features of a theory for signal scattering by turbulent irregularities are reviewed. Electromagnetic and path geometrical characteristics of the propagation are shown mathematically. The basic signal statistical distribution of the received field is also considered. The relationship of signal amplitude and phase to one another at succeeding instants of time provides a useful measure of signal fine structure.

Wheelon, A. D.↗

Hydrologic interpretations based on infrared imagery of Long Island, New York

Six remote-sensing flights over Long Island's north and south shores were made during the period July 13, 1967, to February 25, 1970. Infrared imagery in the 8- to 14-micrometer range was obtained; results varied from poor to excellent in quality. The ability of the RS 7 and Reconofax 4 imagers to discern thermal contrasts of as little as 1 to 2 C (Celsius) permitted identification of areas of heavy ground-water discharge. These areas were concentrated primarily along the eroded headlands of the north shore and in the lower reaches of watercourses draining into Great South Bay. Only a few highly localized examples of direct ground-water discharge into the embayments along Long Island's south shore were detected in the imagery. Thermal loading emanating from a powerplant near Oceanside is shown to be quickly dissipated in Middle Bay. Optimal time for the collection of infrared imagery for hydrologic studies on Long Island is in summer and in winter, when surface-water thermal differences are relatively large.

Pluhowski, E. J.↗