Radar for Mapping Sea Ice

X-band system has 100-m2 resolution. Wide swath imaging radar of synthetic aperature type transmits signal to ground station for subsequent processing into imagery. Concept meets functional requirements for continuously mapping sea ice in north and south polar regions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Barath, F. T., Jordan, R. L.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Published: 1983
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Online Access:http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19830000135
Description
Summary:X-band system has 100-m2 resolution. Wide swath imaging radar of synthetic aperature type transmits signal to ground station for subsequent processing into imagery. Concept meets functional requirements for continuously mapping sea ice in north and south polar regions.