Proceedings of the KSRS Conference (대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집)
- 2003.11a
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- Pages.381-383
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- 2003
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- 1226-9743(pISSN)
Some results of the airborne imaging radar program in the Philippines
- Vinluan, Randy John N. (Department of Geodetic Engineering, University of the Philippines) ;
- Lopez, Epifanio D. (Department of Geodetic Engineering, University of the Philippines) ;
- Salvador, Jerry Hervacio G. (Mines and Geosciences Bureau) ;
- Quiambao, Rowena B. (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) ;
- Lagmay, Alfredo Mahar F. (National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines) ;
- Crisostomo, Bobby A. (National Mapping and Resource Information Authority) ;
- Hilario, Flaviana D. (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)
- Published : 2003.11.03
Abstract
SAR imagery offers a reliable mode of image acquisition over tropical countries for various applications. The Philippines participated in two missions to the Pacific Rim by NASA in 1996 and 2000 that saw the deployment of the AIRSAR instrument. This paper discusses the Philippine experience in the use of polarimetric and interferometric radar datasets for diverse applications, including hazards mapping, geologic and geomorphologic mapping, and land cover mapping. The results are discussed in the light of present efforts at capacity building in remote sensing, attempts at operationalizing the use of SAR for priority applications, and future ambitions in remote sensing.