[PP2-1-5] Coherent

Property of signal or data set in which the phase of the constituents is measurable, and plays a significant role in the way in which several signals or data combine. Two waves with a phase difference that remains constant over time, are said to be coherent.

External resources

• Henderson, F. M. & Lewis, A. J. (ed.) (1998). Principles & Applications of Imaging RADAR. Manual of Remote Sensing. Third Edition, Volume 2. John Wiley & Sons, USA.

Learning outcomes

• 2057 - Explain what coherent means in radar remote sensing

  Explain what coherent means in radar remote sensing 

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [PP2-1-5] Coherent subclassof [PP2-1] Microwave portion of electromagnetic spectrum