Keywords
Correlation, HYDROS, Hydrosphere States Mission, QuikSCAT, SeaWinds, covariance, scatterometry
Abstract
Capable scatterometer designs have been developed that seek improved resolution through the use of higher pulse sampling rates. The high sampling rates bring the traditional scatterometry assumption of measurement independence into question. This paper uses fundamental scattering theory to derive general expressions for correlation and covariance between scatterometer measurements and provides practical analysis using current and future instruments as examples. The paper derives expressions for the measurement variance parameter Kp when measurement correlation due to Rayleigh fading effects is present and relates Kp to the statistics of multiple pulse measurements. A function of the transmit signal modulation and receive processing, the measurement correlation is zero for nonoverlapping measurements but can become significant for overlapping measurements at high pulse sampling rates. The paper discusses the effects of correlation on the accuracy of scatterometer measurements and evaluates tradeoffs between spatial overlap, levels of additive noise, and measurement precision.
Original Publication Citation
Yoho, P. K., and D. G. Long. "Correlation and Covariance of Satellite Scatterometer Measurements." Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on 42.6 (24): 1179-87
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Long, David G. and Yoho, Peter K., "Correlation and covariance of satellite scatterometer measurements" (2004). Faculty Publications. 438.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/438
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2004-06-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/1034
Publisher
IEEE
Language
English
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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