Abdollah Seif; Tayyebeh Mahmoodi
Volume 23, Issue 89 , May 2014, , Pages 72-80
Abstract
During the last three decades, the process of producing topographic information has observed a development in data producing technology, from traditional and land mapping toward inactive methods of surface measurement and registration (like photogrammetry and remote sensing), and more recently toward ...
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During the last three decades, the process of producing topographic information has observed a development in data producing technology, from traditional and land mapping toward inactive methods of surface measurement and registration (like photogrammetry and remote sensing), and more recently toward active methods (like radar and Lidar). Lidar is a technique used to gather information from the surface which works by measuring distance with laser. Measurement in Lidar is based on this principle: with defined coordinates of the laser sending point, it is possible to measure coordinates of any point on the ground by measuring the oblique distance between pulse sending point and the ground surface and measuring the angle of wave sent between the pulse sending point and ground level. Images produced using Lidar data have a 472*697 pixel dimension. In fact, Lidar is a supplementary tool for collecting 3 dimensional information which aid spatial photogrammetry and remote sensing. The most important information received from this device is the distance between sensor and ground level which is measured by calculating the time period between pulse impact with earth surface and its return to the sensor. Moreover, the distance between ground surface and flying level of the airplane is repeatedly measured which determines ground surface and vegetation. Digital elevation model and digital surface model are products of Lidar. Features like plot parameters, average elevation of trees, surface of vegetation crown, elevation of the vegetation crown, diameter at breast height, single trees and jungle structure can be exploited by Lidar. The present article seeks to introduce Lidar and investigate its functions and applications.
Abdollah Seif; Mojgan Entezari
Volume 17, Issue 66 , August 2008, , Pages 35-42
Abstract
There have been many ways of collecting data from a long time ago. Astronomical observation of land surveying, hydrography, photogrammetry and remote sensing are the main methods of location-based collection of information. Radar remote sensing is an interesting and special issue that reveals different ...
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There have been many ways of collecting data from a long time ago. Astronomical observation of land surveying, hydrography, photogrammetry and remote sensing are the main methods of location-based collection of information. Radar remote sensing is an interesting and special issue that reveals different aspects of remote sensing. Radar sensors called active sensors can capture images in almost all conditions, and obstacles like rainfall, cloud and night can not cause them any trouble. The term radar, which is used today throughout the world, has become an international term like radio and television. In fact, radar invention has been taken from a very natural physical phenomenon called reflection. Radio and electromagnetic waves are also capable of reflection, and the radar is based on this simple property. The simplest radars were actually formed by a transmitter and a radio receiver. Radar is an electromagnetic system that is used to detect and determine the target’s position. With the help of the radar the inside parts of environments like darkness, rain, snow mist, dust, and … that are impenetrable to the eye become visible. However, the most important advantage of the radar is its ability to determine the distance from the target’s range. The application of radars is for ground, air, marine, spatial and meteorological targets. Fabricating a high-capacity system for tracing phenomena and creating high-quality images of them is the main goal of the construction of imaging radar. In this article, we have tried to introduce active sensors in general to emphasize on radar systems and the mechanism of their operation, and to introduce the features of these images and provide a ground for more applied research in the future.