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Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and its applications to study volcanoes, part 1: Principles of InSAR

June 1, 2006

Interferometric synthetic aperture radar is an ability to measure the surface deformation of remote sensing technology, in a huge area, its deformation measurement with sub-centimeter accuracy, and spatial resolution in the tens of meters or less. In this paper, the basic theory of InSAR technology is reviewed, its working principle is clarified, and the related problems of surface deformation measurement using InSAR technology are discussed.

Publication Year 2006
Title Interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) and its applications to study volcanoes, part 1: Principles of InSAR
Authors Zhong Lu, Jixian Zhang, Yonghong Zhang
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Science of Surveying and Mapping
Index ID 70179212
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Volcano Hazards Program