isce-framework / isce-framework/isce3

Incorrect Calculation of peak RCS

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Description

The calculation of the peak RCS in the file python/packages/isce3/cal/radar_cross_section.py::measure_target_rcs() is missing a scaling factor.

This issue has been resolved at

https://github.com/JensReimann/isce3/tree/peak_RCS_fix

but I'm not permitted to open a pull request for it. Please manually pull the changes.

A more detailed description of the problem can be found in the commit. Comments explaining the rationale for the change have been included in the source code.

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Research direction

Start in python/packages/isce3/cal/radar_cross_section.py at measure_target_rcs(). Compare the issue's target code with the peak_RCS_fix branch and read the commit description and source comments for the missing scaling factor. Done means the correction is integrated and the peak RCS calculation matches the documented fix.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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