A Compact, Reconfigurable, Multi-UWB Radar for Snow Thickness Evaluation and Altimetry: Development and Field Trials

Rodriguez-Morales, Fernando; Li, Jilu; Alvestegui, Daniel Gomez-Garcia; Shang, Jiaxuan; Arnold, Emily J.; Leuschen, Carlton J.; Larsen, Christopher F.; Shepherd, Andrew; Hvidegaard, Sine Munk; Forsberg, Rene

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A Compact, Reconfigurable, Multi-UWB Radar for Snow Thickness Evaluation and Altimetry: Development and Field Trials

2021
By Rodriguez-Morales, Fernando ; Li, Jilu ; Alvestegui, Daniel Gomez-Garcia ; ...

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IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing
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Rodriguez-Morales, Fernando ; Li, Jilu ; Alvestegui, Daniel Gomez-Garcia ; Shang, Jiaxuan ; Arnold, Emily J. ; Leuschen, Carlton J. ; Larsen, Christopher F. ; Shepherd, Andrew ; Hvidegaard, Sine Munk ; Forsberg, Rene
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OAR (Oceanic and Atmospheric Research)
Description:

We developed a portable ultra-wideband radar system capable of reconfigurable operation in multiple frequency bands (separate or simultaneous) spanning from microwaves through millimeter waves. The instrument provides a compact solution for fine-resolution measurements of elevation changes and superficial snow/firn thickness from low-altitude, mid-sized airborne platforms. In this article, we provide an overview of the radar system design and its performance during laboratory testing. We demonstrate its application in aerial surveys of snow layer thickness at S/C bands, dual-band airborne altimetry at Ku-/Ka-bands, and present first-order comparisons with coincident airborne lidar data.
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Atmospheric Science Computers In Earth Sciences Computers In Earth Sciences Computers In Earth Sciences
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IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 14, 6755-6765
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1109/jstars.2021.3092313
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1939-1404 ; 2151-1535
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Journal Article
Funding:

Grant no. NA19OAR4590206
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