Title :
Using the RADARSAT SAR versatility to enhance Fine Resolution imaging capabilities
Author :
Luscombe, A.P. ; Furseth, D.A. ; Srivastava, S.K. ; Jefferies, W.C.
Author_Institution :
SPAR Aerosp., Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Que., Canada
Abstract :
The RADARSAT SAR design includes a number of selectable and programmable features to provide the wide range of operational imaging modes, ranging from ScanSAR to Fine Resolution. The potential range of imaging capabilities which this versatile instrument could provide is significantly larger than is currently offered operationally, and additional modes are progressively being introduced to meet identified demand. This paper considers the fine resolution imaging capabilities, describing some additional options which are now available and suggesting further modes, with wider access and even finer resolution, which the instrument could provide in the future
Keywords :
geophysical signal processing; geophysical techniques; image resolution; radar imaging; remote sensing by radar; spaceborne radar; synthetic aperture radar; Fine Resolution imaging; RADARSAT; SAR; geophysical measurement technique; image resolution; land surface; operational imaging mode; radar imaging; radar remote sensing; synthetic aperture radar; terrain mapping; Bandwidth; Chirp; Electronic mail; Frequency; Image resolution; Instruments; Monitoring; Satellites; Synthetic aperture radar; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1997. IGARSS '97. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development., 1997 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3836-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.615343
