For spaceborne reconnaissance applications SAR systems with variable image geometries are required. Special SAR modes like scan-, looksteering- and spotlight-mode have to be investigated for suitability. This is done by a performance analysis including an optimisation with respect to spatial and radiometric resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, ambiguity and dynamic ratio which is followed by an end-to-end simulation comprising all elements of a SAR system like target, sensor, platform behaviour, data processing and image evaluation. The simulation is described in detail and illustrated by examples.
SAR-Systems for spaceborne reconnaissance
SAR-Systeme für Aufklärungssatelliten
DLR-Nachrichten ; 86 ; 51-56
1997
6 Seiten, 9 Bilder
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
Possibilities and Limitations of Spaceborne SAR with Respect to Military Reconnaissance
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