Polarization Remote Sensing Physics

Yan, Lei/ Yang, Bin/ Xiang, Yun/ Zhang, Zihan/ Chen, Wei

ISBN 10: 9811528853 / ISBN 13: 9789811528859

Published by Springer Nature, 2020

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364 pages. 9.25x6.10x9.21 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Polarization Remote Sensing Physics
• Publisher: Springer Nature
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811528853
• ISBN 13: 9789811528859
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

This book elaborates on the physical principles of polarization remote sensing. It explains the reflective characteristics of surface objects and atmosphere separately, including theory, experiment, instrument and application. In addition, it introduces how polarization remote sensing works in advanced research programs as it can be used in aviation, astronomy, disaster risk prevention and navigation fields. This book serves as a fundamental and comprehensive reference for researchers and students.

About the Author

Professor Lei YAN is the director of Beijing Key Lab of Spatial Information integration and 3s application (Peking University). 

Lei YAN works on Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System and navigation field, and undertakes many related national major projects.

In 2012, Lei YAN won the first prize of Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (natural science).

In 2013, Polarization Remote Sensing Image System invented by Lei YAN won gold medal of the 41th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva.

In 2013, Lei YAN won the third prize of Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (natural science).

In 2015, Lei YAN won the second prize of National Technology Invention Award.

In 2016, Lei YAN won the honorable mention of the 18th China Patent Award.

In 2017, Polarization Remote Sensing Image System invented by Lei YAN won Gold Medal with the congratulations of the jury of the 45th International Exhibition of Inventionsof Geneva.