SAXON I, (SAR X-Band and Ocean Nonlinearities). (1988/1990) Science Plan
Abstract
This is a follow-on to the TOWARD experiment which was executed in 1984-1986 to provide experimental verification of the mechanisms responsible for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging of the ocean surface. The TOWARD experiment provided a data set that is adequate for resolving the most important issues related to SAR imaging of surface waves at L-Band. The mechanisms involved in SAR imaging at X-Band are far less understood (C-Band is in near proximity of X-Band). The SAXON experiment, although similar in scope to TOWARD, addresses the nonlinear hydrodynamics associated with the very short surface waves (0.5 - 5 cm in length), and radar backscatter from the ocean surface at X- Band and higher frequencies. Keywords: Synthetic aperture radar, Radar backscattering, Surface waves, Capillary waves, Internal waves, Ship wakes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA226366
Entities
People
- L. D. Mccormick
- O. H. Shemdin