ScanSAR resolution enhancement in bistatic operation

Virginie Kubica, Xavier Neyt

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Abstract

The ScanSAR mode allows imaging of a swath much wider than range ambiguity limits would normally allow but at the cost of degraded cross-range resolution. This degraded cross-range resolution in monostatic configuration can be enhanced in the case of a bistatic configuration with a receiver close to the imaged area by exploiting the sidelobe emissions of the beams illuminating the adjacent subswaths. In this paper, we will assess the feasibility of enhancing the cross-range resolution in ScanSAR modes of spaceborne transmitters and evaluate the impact on the revisit time. A preliminary analysis of the performance of the method on the novel ScanSAR mode, TOPSAR, is provided.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIET International Conference on Radar Systems, Radar 2012
Number of pages6
Edition603 CP
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventIET International Conference on Radar Systems, Radar 2012 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 22 Oct 201225 Oct 2012

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number603 CP
Volume2012

Conference

ConferenceIET International Conference on Radar Systems, Radar 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period22/10/1225/10/12

Keywords

  • Bistatic radar
  • Resolution enhancement
  • ScanSAR
  • TOPSAR

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