Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT)

Abstract

Based on recent developments in small synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites in commercial industry, there are new opportunities to experiment with novel SAR-related concepts. The goal of the Distributed Radar Image Formation Technology (DRIFT) program is to demonstrate advanced capabilities enabled by a cluster of SAR satellites flown in formation. DRIFT seeks to acquire data from SAR satellites flown in formation and to demonstrate novel processing algorithms on this data. This will expand the utility of small SAR satellites, including commercial satellites, for military applications. Technology developed under this program will transition to the Services.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
cdfbfc71ea89208a58523a2825f954b5

Tags

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Space Objects

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