Title :
Modular design of SAR electronics
Author :
Petz, F.A. ; Rosello-Guasch, J. ; Mavrocordatos, C. ; Rao, C. V Narasimha
Author_Institution :
Technol. Section, Eur. Space Res. & Technol. Centre, Noordwijk, Netherlands
fDate :
12/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
To achieve better balance between investment and return, the development of more generally applicable technologies (generic, modular, multifunctional) or the application of the proven off-the-shelf technologies are the key issues. Besides cost-effective design and manufacturing, the competitiveness can be significantly improved with a wider applicability of the technology. This paper discusses the modular design approach and the implementation-related aspects of a multifrequency multimode high-resolution synthetic-aperture-radar system
Keywords :
radar equipment; synthetic aperture radar; SAR electronics; modular design; multifrequency multimode high-resolution synthetic-aperture-radar system; Chirp; Costs; Instruments; Investments; Manufacturing; Radar antennas; Signal detection; Signal generators; Space technology; Spaceborne radar;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
