Title :
The experimental airborne VHF SAR sensor CARABAS. A status report
Author :
Gustavsson, A. ; Ulander, L.M.H. ; Andersson, L.-E. ; Frölind, P.O. ; Hellsten, H. ; Jonsson, T. ; Larsson, B. ; Stenström, G.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Defence Res. Establ., Linkoping, Sweden
Abstract :
The CARABAS SAR has proven to be a significant contribution in the field of low frequency radar imaging. The wavelengths used have a potential of penetration below the upper scattering layer, in combination with high spatial resolution. The first prototype of the system has been tested in environments ranging from rain forests to deserts, collecting a considerable amount of data often in parallel with other SAR sensors. The work on data analysis proceeds and results obtained so far seem promising, especially for applications in forested regions. The experiences gained are used in the development of a new upgraded system, scheduled for initial airborne tests in 1996
Keywords :
airborne radar; geophysical equipment; radar equipment; radar imaging; radar receivers; radio receivers; remote sensing by radar; synthetic aperture radar; CARABAS; VHF SAR sensor; airborne radar receiver; apparatus; geophysical equipment; land surface; radar imaging; radar remote sensing; terrain mapping; Data analysis; Frequency; Prototypes; Radar imaging; Radar scattering; Rain; Sensor systems; Spatial resolution; Synthetic aperture radar; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, 1996. IGARSS '96. 'Remote Sensing for a Sustainable Future.', International
Conference_Location :
Lincoln, NE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3068-4
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1996.516826
