polarization

By jan.stefanski | Mon, 12 Oct 2015 - 12:05

Orientation of the electric vector in an electromagnetic wave, frequently horizontal (H) or vertical (V) in conventional imaging radar systems. Polarization is established by the antenna, which may be adjusted to be different on transmit and on receive. Reflectivity of microwaves from an object depends on the relationship between the polarization state and the geometric structure of the object. Read more: ESA SAR Tutorial