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Which radar frequency is suitable for ice discrimination due to its small wavelength?
Which radar frequency is suitable for ice discrimination due to its small wavelength?
- X-band (correct)
- P-band
- L-band
- C-band
What is the main advantage of using L-band for geology mapping?
What is the main advantage of using L-band for geology mapping?
- Good component availability
- Ability to discriminate small features
- Better foliage penetration
- Ability to map large features (correct)
Why is C-band considered a good compromise for radar frequency?
Why is C-band considered a good compromise for radar frequency?
- It is a good balance between different application factors (correct)
- It provides the best foliage penetration
- It is the most difficult to process
- It offers the longest wavelength
What is the main advantage of using P-band for radar applications?
What is the main advantage of using P-band for radar applications?
What is a system design consideration for low frequency radar systems?
What is a system design consideration for low frequency radar systems?
What is a common application of X-band radar?
What is a common application of X-band radar?
Which radar band is commonly used for geology mapping?
Which radar band is commonly used for geology mapping?
What is a compromise of using C-band radar?
What is a compromise of using C-band radar?
What is an advantage of using P-band radar?
What is an advantage of using P-band radar?
What is the general relationship between radar frequency and wavelength?
What is the general relationship between radar frequency and wavelength?
What is a consequence of higher altitude of spaceborne systems?
What is a consequence of higher altitude of spaceborne systems?
What is an advantage of satellite SARs over airborne SARs?
What is an advantage of satellite SARs over airborne SARs?
What is a limitation of swath width in SAR systems?
What is a limitation of swath width in SAR systems?
What is the purpose of ScanSAR mode in RADARSAT-1?
What is the purpose of ScanSAR mode in RADARSAT-1?
What is the effect of reducing resolution in RADARSAT-1?
What is the effect of reducing resolution in RADARSAT-1?
What is a classic element used to represent discrete scattering?
What is a classic element used to represent discrete scattering?
What is the primary characteristic of a distributed scatterer?
What is the primary characteristic of a distributed scatterer?
How does the incident angle affect the appearance of a surface on radar imagery?
How does the incident angle affect the appearance of a surface on radar imagery?
What is the general definition of a rough surface in terms of radar wavelength?
What is the general definition of a rough surface in terms of radar wavelength?
What type of surface will usually appear brighter on radar imagery than a smoother surface of the same material?
What type of surface will usually appear brighter on radar imagery than a smoother surface of the same material?
