Calibration and validation of palsar (II) use of polarimetric active radar calibrator and the Amazon rainforest data

ALOS will be launched in June 2004 carrying an L band polarimetric SAR (PALSAR) and two optical sensors. Calibration accuracy of the SAR depends on the stability and absolute accuracy of the reference target. Highly stable polarimetric active radar calibrator (PARC) and the Amazon rain forest data will be mainly used for PALSAR calibration purpose.

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