The book "Polarimetric Radar Imaging: From Basics to Applications" by Jong-Sen Lee and Eric Pottier provides a comprehensive overview of polarimetric radar imaging, covering both the fundamental principles and practical applications. The authors trace the historical development of polarimetric radar imaging, from its early origins in optical polarimetry to its advancements in imaging radar and polarimetric SAR systems. Key topics include the electromagnetic vector wave and polarization descriptors, scattering operators, speckle statistics, speckle filtering, target decomposition, and various applications such as terrain and land-use classification, forest mapping, and ocean surface sensing. The book also highlights the contributions of key researchers and the evolution of polarimetric radar imaging technology, emphasizing the importance of polarimetric data in remote sensing and Earth observation. The authors provide detailed explanations and practical examples, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of radar and remote sensing.The book "Polarimetric Radar Imaging: From Basics to Applications" by Jong-Sen Lee and Eric Pottier provides a comprehensive overview of polarimetric radar imaging, covering both the fundamental principles and practical applications. The authors trace the historical development of polarimetric radar imaging, from its early origins in optical polarimetry to its advancements in imaging radar and polarimetric SAR systems. Key topics include the electromagnetic vector wave and polarization descriptors, scattering operators, speckle statistics, speckle filtering, target decomposition, and various applications such as terrain and land-use classification, forest mapping, and ocean surface sensing. The book also highlights the contributions of key researchers and the evolution of polarimetric radar imaging technology, emphasizing the importance of polarimetric data in remote sensing and Earth observation. The authors provide detailed explanations and practical examples, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of radar and remote sensing.