Empirical model for backscattering at millimeter-wave frequency by bare soil subsurface with varied moisture content

Alon Eliran; Naftaly Goldshleger; Asher Yahalom; Eyal Ben-Dor; Menachem Agassi

doi:https://doi.org/10.1109/LGRS.2013.2239603

Empirical model for backscattering at millimeter-wave frequency by bare soil subsurface with varied moisture content

Alon Eliran, Naftaly Goldshleger, Asher Yahalom, Eyal Ben-Dor, Menachem Agassi

Tel Aviv University, Ariel University

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Abstract

This letter presents results of the angular variation of millimeter-wave-radiation backscattering coefficient for various levels of soil moisture content. The research sets the basis for a method, which enables assessment of the soil-moisture content in the upper part of the shallow root zone. Further development of the method should provide a microprofile measurement of soil moisture up to the root zone depth. The method is based on the emerging technology of millimeter waves, providing improved spatial resolution of the subsurface concurrent with surface mapping. The development and the use of the method described herein will make it easier to analyze and understand processes governing the soil-water interface, such as soil crusting, infiltration, runoff, and soil erosion.

Original language	English
Article number	6470636
Pages (from-to)	1324-1328
Number of pages	5
Journal	IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters
Volume	10
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/LGRS.2013.2239603
State	Published - 2013

Keywords

Millimeter-wave radar
moisture
scattering
soil

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Empirical model for backscattering at millimeter-wave frequency by bare soil subsurface with varied moisture content

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