ABSTRACT

Written by a pioneer in the field, this unique volume is the only one of its kind to explore advanced concepts in the mathematical representation of polarization, descriptors, and various optical elements used in the analysis of polarization in multiple applications. The book highlights tried and proven techniques to enhance aircraft and satellite

chapter 1|28 pages

Polarization and Remote Sensing

chapter 2|20 pages

Photometry

chapter 3|25 pages

Polarization

chapter 4|7 pages

Stokes Parameters

chapter 5|13 pages

Instrumentation

chapter 6|3 pages

Data Acquisition and Storage

chapter 7|6 pages

Data Analysis

chapter 8|13 pages

Polarization and Surface Roughness

chapter 9|20 pages

Polarized Laser Retroreflectance

chapter 10|14 pages

Remote Sensing of Seismic Disturbances

chapter 12|19 pages

Planetary Remote Sensing Atmospheres

chapter 19|7 pages

Star Environments

chapter 28|14 pages

Oil Spill Analysis

chapter 30|32 pages

Optical Properties of Standard Aerosols

chapter 31|17 pages

Polarization Modeling Using MODTRAN 3.7