Edge effects on tree height retrieval using X-band interferometry

This letter investigates the edge effects on the tree height retrieval over coniferous plantations using X-band interferometry. A coherent version of the water cloud model is used to evaluate the influence of observation conditions such as incidence angle, tree height, and slope, each of which affects the extent of areas affected by edge effects. Results from the model simulation are discussed in the context of actual X-band data over pine plantations. A generic expression to indicate the extent of edge effects is described

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