The Application of Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar in the Maritime Environment

Abstract

A review of the principles of spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is given, and its application in the maritime environment is discussed, with reference to several specific systems. The requirement for calibration is discussed, as are some of the more advanced techniques expected to be incorporated in future missions. The paper was written as a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of an MSc degree in Microwave Solid State Physics undertaken in the Department of Applied Physics and Physical Electronics, University of Portsmouth.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA266777

Entities

People

  • C. J. Condley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Detection
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electromagnetic Metamaterials
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Environment
  • Far Field
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Radar Signals
  • Radiation
  • Solar Panels
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topography
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics