Analysis of the Dielectric Constant of Saline-Alkali Soils and the Effect on Radar Backscattering Coefficient: A Case Study of Soda Alkaline Saline Soils in Western Jilin Province Using RADARSAT-2 Data

• Published in: TheScientificWorld Vol. 2014; no. 2014; pp. 1 - 14
• Main Authors: Ding, Yan-ling, Ren, Jian-hua, Zhao, Kai, Li, Yang-Yang, Wu, Li-li
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cairo, Egypt Hindawi Publishing Corporation 01.01.2014; John Wiley & Sons, Inc; Hindawi Limited; Wiley
• Subjects: Algorithms; Alkalies - chemistry; Backscattering; China; Dielectric properties; Electrical conductivity; Ground penetrating radar; Identification and classification; Laboratories; Measurement; Models, Theoretical; Moisture content; Properties; Radar; Remote sensing; Salinity; Salt; Soil - chemistry; Soils, Salts in

Soil salinity is a global problem, especially in developing countries, which affects the environment and productivity of agriculture areas. Salt has a significant effect on the complex dielectric constant of wet soil. However, there is no suitable model to describe the variation in the backscatterin...