Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Department of Passive Defence

Abstract

Today, microwave remote sensing is very important in the investigation and monitoring of the surface of the earth and its features. The microwave remote sensing is basically dependent on the accurate recognition of the interactions of these waves with different levels of the earth, such as soil, water, vegetation, etc. Without such recognition, it is not feasible to adopt efficient and effective methods of passive defense in order to preserve vital, sensitive, and important centers. In this paper, we study the interaction of microwaves with the main components of the earth's surface.

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