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Radar polarimetry towards a future standardization

La polarimétrie radar vers une future normalisation

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Nine research institutes from the European Union joined their efforts in a project to work out theory and applications for radar polarimetry. The reason why this specific research network has been set up is that the impact of polarimetric methods has not yet attained its expected potential, although this particuliar branch of science is rapidly influencing the scenarios of terrestrial remote sensing, microwave and optical measurements, weather prediction and telecommunications. One main reason for this delayed appreciation is the lack of a fully coherent and structured polarimetric theory. This project will seek to redress this imbalance. Improvements are expected to increase the sophistication of existing remote sensing systems. The main objectives and the scientific originality of thistmr network which has a duration of 36 months (1998-04-01 till 2001-03-31) are summarized.

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Neuf instituts de recherche de l’Union européenne ont réuni leurs efforts dans un projet sur la théorie et les applications de la polarimetrie radar. Bien que la polarimétrie radar soit déjà prise en compte dans la définition des scénarios de télédétection de l’environnement terrestre, dans la façon d’effectuer les mesures microondes et optiques, de réaliser la prévision météorologique ou de concevoir les futurs systèmes de télécommunication, elle n’a pas encore montré à ce jour tout l’impact souhaité ni atteint tout son potentiel attendu. Une des raisons principales de ce retard est l’absence d’une théorie cohérente et fondée de la polarimétrie radar. Le projet qui durera 36 mois (du 01-04-1998 jusqu’au 31-03-2001) est destiné à pallier ce manque. L’article en présente les objectifs principaux.

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  1. ***TMR Network Radar Polarimetry: http ://www.dlr.de/NE-HF/ projects/TMR/

  2. ***A European Research Network starts on Radar Polarimetry, Dr G. Netsi, EMSL News, August 1998, S. P. I. 98.93, no 13,pp. 4–5.

  3. ***TMR Research Network Proposal: «Radar Polarimetry: Theory and Applications», Proposal no ERB4061PL950902, Dr E. Luneburg, January 28th, 1997.

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This recently launched research network project is promoted and financed (Contract Number:Erb-Fmrx-Ct98-0211) by the General Directorate DGXII / G (Science, Research and Development) through the programme Training and Mobility of Researchers (Tmr).

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Pottier, E. Radar polarimetry towards a future standardization. Ann. Télécommun. 54, 137–141 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02998654

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