A new ocean SAR imaging process simulator

In this paper, we develop the concept of a new ocean SAR imaging process simulator. We intend to come up with a simulator more complete than those which have been developed until now. Indeed, in addition to the large number of oceanic and atmospheric phenomena considered, the simulator should lead to cope with various radar configurations (spaceborne, airborne, grazing-angle). The simulator is based on several interconnected units allowing to model the sea surface features and their interactions with the radar electromagnetic waves. We develop the hydrodynamic modulation of the short waves by the long waves which are at the core of the process. The peculiarities of different type of radars and radar carriers are also included.