Title :
Space Based Radar technology evolution
Author :
Croci, Renato ; Delfino, Antonio ; Marchetti, Fernando
Author_Institution :
Thales Alenia Space Italia, Rome, Italy
fDate :
Sept. 30 2009-Oct. 2 2009
Abstract :
This paper assess future trends for Space Based Imaging Radars, identifying the critical technologies for their realisation. Possible implementation of critical technological elements, such as multichannel receivers, wideband signal generators, high throughput processors, are discussed.
Keywords :
radar imaging; spaceborne radar; high throughput processor; multichannel receiver; space-based imaging radar technology evolution; wideband signal generator; Bandwidth; Chirp; Costs; Frequency conversion; Hardware; Radar imaging; Signal generators; Signal resolution; Space technology; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2009. EuRAD 2009. European
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4747-3