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Speckle is a major cause of degradation in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. With the availability of fully polarimetric SAR data, it is possible to use the three complex elements (HH, HV, VV) of the polarimetric scattering matrix to reduce speckle. This paper derives the optimal method for combining the elements of the scattering matrix to minimize image speckle; the solution is shown to be a polarimetric whitening filter (PWF). A simulation of spatially correlated, K-distributed, fully polarimetric clutter is then used to compare the PWF with other, suboptimal speckle-reduction methods. Target detection performance of the PWF, span, and single-channel |HH| detectors is compared with the optimal polarimetric detector (OPD). Finally, a new, constant false alarm rate (CFAR) detector (the adaptive PWF) is proposed as a simple alternative to the OPD for detecting targets in clutter. This algorithm estimates the polarization covariance of the clutter, uses this covariance to construct the minimum speckle image, and then tests for the presence of a target. An exact theoretical analysis of the adaptive PWF is presented; the algorithm is shown to have detection performance comparable with that of the OPD.Central Coast Hunting Retriever Club - May News!
Can you believe it's May already? Where has spring gone? Even though spring is almost done there sure are a lot of members who had a successful one. Whether it was starting a new hunting dog, getting that title or qualifying for a national event, Congrats. It sure was exciting watching everyone and their dogs do great.
We as a club were pretty successful also, by holding our first AKC hunt test and by doing such a good job, we have heard back from AKC, and we are now officially a licensed AKC club! We also heard nothing but good from the handlers, judges, and bystanders about our event and how much people are looking forward to attending next year. Every member should give themselves a pat on the back because all of you had a part in making it happen. In the process we were able to net around $1750 plus or minus a couple hundred to spend on updating, repairing and purchasing more training equipment. We also cleared another $1000 in our shotgun raffle. Hopefully next year we can plan on doing a double stake and draw more dogs. If you're interested in serving on the 2018 HT committee, please let Jason O. Smith know, because the planning will start soon.
Some upcoming events we have will be our May training day on May 20th. It will rotate back to goose lake because we plan on shooting flyers and that is the best place when we have flyers to get the best use out them. Also please RSVP on the club website, if it looks like it will be too warm that weekend in Lost Hills we will need to notify you of a location change.
Our other upcoming major event is our basic and advanced judging /handler seminar. Entries close May 5th for this event, and you can register on Entry Express. Even if you don't have a desire to judge this seminar covers a lot of great material to make you a better handler. We hope everybody can make it. Also, we will need test dogs to judge along with throwers and gunners. If you don't want to be a registered participant but would like to get in some training and help, please let us know.
June and July we don't have anything scheduled, due to weather, busy schedules and other commitments. It doesn't mean we can't have something. We could hold an early short training day and maybe have a club BBQ afterward. If doing this interest you, please let one of the club officers know and we will get something on the schedule.
Once again thank you for all your participation in making Central Coast Hunting Retriever Club so successful.Muscat Apartments for Rent
The Sultanate of Oman, which is about the same size as New Mexico, is located east in the Arabian Peninsula, and shares borders with the United Arab Emirates toward the northwest, Saudi Arabia toward the west, and Yemen toward the southwest. The stunning views include mountains, desert, oases, and coastline. All of these natural beauties can be visited within an hour’s drive from the country’s capital, Muscat. With its gigantesque mosques, it is a country where Islam has flourished as a religion and has helped the country towards development. The Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said has used the revenues of oil to invest and modernize the city. Additionally, over the years he opened the door to tourists and migrants alike, and the city became an attraction to the international society. If you’re looking to live in this majestic city then look no further. If you want to rent an apartment in Muscat, more precisely near the City Centre, then it will cost you around $660. If you want to find a cheap apartment in Muscat then you can look for one outside the city center, and it will cost you around $400. You can depend your choice upon your taste completely. Hence, there can be a lack of noise, which is a contributing factor when choosing an apartment. There may also be a magnificent oasis nearby, or even a cafe that also gives away delicious dates. Overall, this country can suit you perfectly well if you’re willing to find the right apartment in the right neighborhood.
Furnished & Serviced Apartments in Muscat
With its immensely beautiful landscapes, Muscat is a haven surrounded by oases and deserts covered in many layers of sand. It has affordable costs of living, and it offers everything to its citizens, from the striking mosques to the beautifully crafted food delicacies infused with curry sauce. Many individuals like to seek comfort in furnished apartments in Muscat, and look for amenities that might enhance their day-to-day experience. Furnished apartments in Muscat include extra services. If you’re looking for serviced apartments, then the costs will revolve around $800 to $1,000 for monthly rent near the city center and decrease as you head towards more suburban neighborhoods.
Rooms for Rent in Muscat
Standards are manageable in Muscat and considering all the criteria, it’s an affordable city to live in. Renting prices vary from city to city, and they higher mainly here, in the capital. For many people, cheaper choices are more appealing. They tend to take into consideration all choices and all variables before moving into an apartment. Rooms for rent in Muscat deliver a considerable decrease in a monthly rent payment. Whether you choose to stay by yourself or choose to share the room with someone, price range is almost lower than half of an apartment. If you’d like to rent a room such as this in Muscat then the prices go around $350- $750 monthly in the city center. There are many choices available if you want to find yourself a cheap place, and this is one of them. These rooms are located in Ruwi, and Shati Al Qurm neighborhoods, but you can find many in Muscat too. This is a great opportunity for students who would like to save money when renting an apartment.
Student Housing in Muscat
Muscat offers many choices to students who want to find a place to rent. If they feel like they need to be close to campus, there are many opportunities for them to book an apartment accordingly. If they stick to the idea of living within the encompassing area of Sultan Qaboos University, they can find student apartments in Muscat that would satisfy their needs. Many of these student residences in Muscat offer reasonable prices starting from $250 to $600. Most of the places are well furnished, and equipped with all necessary gadgets for a student’s life. Living on campus may be limiting in many ways, hence why many students choose to live in the city close to good restaurants and nice cafes. Neighborhoods in the city center are actually more interesting in the eyes of some students, and they ultimately decide to move there. Others, on the other hand, choose to stay far away from both the campus and the city, and choose the suburbs. There is a huge variance in terms of choices, and it only necessitates a more detailed research.
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