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Water Surface Backscattering and Wind Retrieval

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Many researchers have been investigating the microwave backscattering signatures of water surface and solving the problem of remote measuring of wind speed and direction over water (Bentamy et al. 2012; Carswell et al. 1994; Chelton and McCabe 1985; Feindt et al. 1986; Giovanangeli et al. 1991; Hildebrand 1994; Long 2001; Masuko et al. 1986; Melnik 1980; Moore and Fung 1979; Nielsen and Long 2009; Plant 2003; Ward et al. 2008; Wismann 1989). However, the mechanics of interactions between water surfaces and microwaves has not been well studied in detail.

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Nekrasov, A. (2014). Water Surface Backscattering and Wind Retrieval. In: Foundations for Innovative Application of Airborne Radars. SpringerBriefs in Earth Sciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00621-5_2

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