5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of shadowing in radar imagery?
To interpret terrain relief
What occurs when a steep slope is orthogonal to the radar beam?
Maximum foreshortening
What happens to foreshortening effects as incident angles increase?
They are reduced
What trade-off must be considered when selecting an incident angle?
Between foreshortening and shadowing
What type of radar image is shown in the example from the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing?
Airborne SAR
Learn about the effects of opposing look directions on radar imaging in agricultural fields and areas with high relief. Understand how RADARSAT's ascending and descending passes can capture detailed information. Test your knowledge of remote sensing and radar technology!
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