Relating surface backscatter response from TRMM precipitation radar to soil moisture: results over a semi-arid region
The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) carries aboard the Precipitation Radar (TRMMPR) that measures the backscatter (σ°) of the surface. σ° is sensitive to surface soil moisture and vegetation conditions. Due to sparse vegetation in arid and semi-arid regions, TR...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2010-02-01
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| Series: | Hydrology and Earth System Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/14/193/2010/hess-14-193-2010.pdf |