Title :
Directional wave spectrum estimation by SWIM instrument on CFOSAT
Author :
Tison, C. ; Amiot, T. ; Bourbier, J. ; Hauser, D. ; Enjolras, V. ; Rey, L. ; Castillan, P.
Author_Institution :
CNES, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
SWIM is a Ku-band radar designed for wave directional spectrum estimation. This radar operates at six incidence angles (from 0° to 10°) with a complete azimuth scanning. SWIM is currently in Phase B (concept and design phase). In the preliminary design and associated performance analysis have been published taking into account the end of Phase A design. This paper is focused on the performance assessment of the SWIM instrument based on the new developments which occur during Phase B. In addition, major reviews have been carried out on the performance analysis.
Keywords :
ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; remote sensing by radar; spaceborne radar; CFOSAT SWIM instrument; Ku band radar; SWIM concept; SWIM design; SWIM performance assessment; complete azimuth scanning capability; ocean wave directional spectrum estimation; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Ocean waves; Performance analysis; Radar remote sensing; Remote monitoring; Satellites; Sea measurements; Spaceborne radar; Spectral analysis; CFOSAT; SWIM; Wave spectrum; end-to-end simulation; performance; radar;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium,2009 IEEE International,IGARSS 2009
Conference_Location :
Cape Town
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3394-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3395-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.2009.5417670
