A new model for peaky altimetric waveforms

A. Halimi*, C. Mailhes, J.-Y. Tourneret, P. Thibaut

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Abstract

Coastal altimetric waveforms may be corrupted by peaks. A simple parametric model was recently introduced to model peaky altimetric waveforms. This model assumes that the received altimetric waveform is the sum of a Brown echo and a Gaussian peak. This model has provided interesting results for symmetric peaks affecting altimetric signals. However, it is not appropriate for altimetric signals corrupted by asymmetric peaks. This paper introduces a Brown with asymmetric Gaussian peak model for altimetric waveforms. The parameters of this model are estimated by a maximum likelihood estimator. The performance of the proposed model and the resulting estimation strategy is evaluated via simulations conducted on synthetic and real data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2011 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
PublisherIEEE
Pages2825-2828
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781457710056
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Oct 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: 24 Jul 201129 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
ISSN (Print)2153-6996
ISSN (Electronic)2153-7003

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Abbreviated titleIGARSS 2011
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period24/07/1129/07/11

Keywords

  • Brown Model
  • Coastal altimetry
  • Maximum Likelihood
  • Peaks

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)

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