Design and Performance of a Multiwavelength Airborne Polarimetric Lidar for Vegetation Remote Sensing
Applied Optics, Vol. 43, Issue 11, pp. 2360-2368 (2004)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.43.002360
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Abstract
The University of Nebraska has developed a multiwavelength airborne polarimetric lidar (MAPL) system to support its Airborne Remote Sensing Program for vegetation remote sensing. The MAPL design and instrumentation are described in detail. Characteristics of the MAPL system include lidar waveform capture and polarimetric measurement capabilities, which provide enhanced opportunities for vegetation remote sensing compared with current sensors. Field tests were conducted to calibrate the range measurement. Polarimetric calibration of the system is also discussed. Backscattered polarimetric returns, as well as the cross-polarization ratios, were obtained from a small forested area to validate the system’s ability for vegetation canopy detection. The system has been packaged to fly abroad a Piper Saratoga aircraft for airborne vegetation remote sensing applications.
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OCIS Codes
(120.0280) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Remote sensing and sensors
(120.5410) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Polarimetry
(280.3420) Remote sensing and sensors : Laser sensors
(280.3640) Remote sensing and sensors : Lidar
Citation
Songxin Tan and Ram M. Narayanan, "Design and Performance of a Multiwavelength Airborne Polarimetric Lidar for Vegetation Remote Sensing," Appl. Opt. 43, 2360-2368 (2004)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-43-11-2360
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