Scattering, Natural Surfaces And Fractals

Scattering, Natural Surfaces, and Fractals provides a comprehensive overview of electromagnetic scattering of natural surfaces, ranging from the classical to the more recent fractal approach. As remote sensing applications evolve it is increasingly important for engineers, physicists, geologists, and applied mathematicians to have a solid background in the interpretation and classification of microwave images and data. The book begins with a complete summary of all classical geometry models applicable to natural surfaces. Relevant fractal geometric concepts are then applied to these same surfaces allowing for an in depth, critical comparison of the two approaches. These geometric models along with electromagnetic scattering models offer a solution to the scattering phenomena from fractal surfaces. Readers need only a basic background in classical electromagnetism and probability theories to grasp the material that the authors have very clearly explained.Franceschetti, Giorgio is the author of 'Scattering, Natural Surfaces And Fractals ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780122656552 and ISBN 0122656555.