Analysis on Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function of Rough Earth Surface in Remote Sensing Imaging

Abstract:

In remote sensing imaging, bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) is powerful tool to describe light reflectance characteristic. Based on BRDF distribution of ground object, reflectance distribution in all directions will be calculated, and radiation difference of remote sensing imaging can be calibrated. This paper analyzes the several empirical / semi-empirical BRDF model suitable for the rough earth surface. The cement ground was selected as typical experiment topography, and the ground reflectance in all directions at different solar zenith angle was obtained. We compare measurement data to calculation results of three theoretical models, including five parameter model, Staylor & Suttles model and Walthall model, and analyze and evaluate effectiveness of various models.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 575)
• Pages: 825-828
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.575.825
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Qi Li*, Ke Cheng Pan, Kun Xing, Ning Juan Ruan, Hua Jun Feng
• Keywords: Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function, Empirical Semi-Empirical Model, Remote Sensing Imaging, Rough Earth Surface

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