Estimation of River Width with Fully-Focused SAR Altimetry Data

Student report (2019)

Authors

Y. Yuan Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

R.E.M. Riva Physical and Space Geodesy - CEG (supervisor 1)
M. Kleinherenbrink Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning - CEG (supervisor 1)
M.C. Naeije Astrodynamics & Space Missions - Aerospace Engineering (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2019 Yan Yuan
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Published Date

12-12-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

River width is an important indication for water storage, with the development of remote sensing techniques, estimating river width in a large area becomes possible. In this report, fully-focused SAR altimetry data with an advantage of high spatial resolution is applied to compute river width for the first time. Methodology developed based on morphologic characters of rivers and data features is validated in two different areas, the Netherlands and Vietnam, with good statistical results.