Optimizing image quality for SAR

Image quality criteria for the design of a terrain mapping SAR are discussed. Basic resolution, degree of incoherent averaging and numbers of loits in the image are examined theoretically and with data collected over sea ice with the CCRS/ERIM SAR-580 system. The design of the INTERA STAR-1 radar al...

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Main Authors: Lowry, R. T., Wessells, G. W., Inkster, D. R.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
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Published: 1984
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Online Access:http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=19840025879
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Summary:Image quality criteria for the design of a terrain mapping SAR are discussed. Basic resolution, degree of incoherent averaging and numbers of loits in the image are examined theoretically and with data collected over sea ice with the CCRS/ERIM SAR-580 system. The design of the INTERA STAR-1 radar along with suitable imagery, is used to demonstrate design principles.