Radar Remote Sensing

2.

Electromagnetic Fundamentals for Radar

2.1.

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

2.1.1.

Spectrum Overview

2.1.2.

Microwave Region Characteristics

2.1.2.1.

Frequency Range

2.1.2.2.

Wavelength Range

2.1.2.3.

Energy Characteristics

2.1.3.

Radar Frequency Bands

2.1.3.1.

2.1.3.2.

2.1.3.3.

2.1.3.4.

2.1.3.5.

2.1.3.6.

2.1.3.7.

2.1.3.8.

Band Selection Considerations

2.2.

Wave Properties

2.2.1.

Fundamental Parameters

2.2.1.1.

2.2.1.2.

2.2.1.3.

2.2.1.4.

2.2.2.

2.2.2.1.

Signal Strength

2.2.2.2.

2.2.3.

Phase Characteristics

2.2.3.1.

Phase Definition

2.2.3.2.

Phase Measurement

2.2.3.3.

Phase Relationships

2.2.4.

2.2.4.1.

Polarization Fundamentals

2.2.4.2.

Linear Polarization

2.2.4.2.1.

Horizontal Polarization

2.2.4.2.2.

Vertical Polarization

2.2.4.3.

Circular Polarization

2.2.4.3.1.

Right-Hand Circular

2.2.4.3.2.

Left-Hand Circular

2.2.4.4.

Elliptical Polarization

2.2.4.5.

Polarization Basis

2.3.

Wave Propagation

2.3.1.

Free Space Propagation

2.3.2.

Atmospheric Effects

2.3.2.1.

Attenuation Mechanisms

2.3.2.2.

2.3.2.3.

2.3.3.

Surface Interaction

2.3.3.1.

2.3.3.2.

2.3.3.3.

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