Radar & SAR
Backscatter
The portion of radar signal reflected back to the sensor from the Earth's surface or objects on it. The intensity of backscatter depends on surface roughness, moisture content, and geometry. Used in SAR analysis to characterize land cover, detect floods, and monitor crop growth.
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