Title :
The influence of pacing technologies on environmental application of space-based synthetic aperture radar
Author :
McCandless, Samuel W., Jr. ; Curlander, John
Author_Institution :
User Syst. Inc., Annandale, VA, USA
fDate :
31 Oct-2 Nov 1988
Abstract :
Synthetic aperture radar pacing technology areas are explored in terms of projected capabilities that will produce the most benefits for ocean users. The current state of the art and expected future developments in data handling and onboard signal processing are presented at a functional module level. The discussion covers optical and digital image processing, and digital downlink, the high-rate recorder, and the ground data system. The analysis indicates that the primary technology driver is in the spaceborne image signal processor. Optical, digital, or combination hybrid designs can be considered for space-based implementations
Keywords :
computerised signal processing; data handling; oceanographic techniques; optical information processing; radar applications; technological forecasting; capabilities; data handling; digital downlink; digital image processing; ground data system; high-rate recorder; hybrid designs; ocean users; onboard signal processing; pacing technologies; space-based synthetic aperture radar; Adaptive optics; Data handling; Data systems; Digital images; Downlink; Marine technology; Oceans; Optical recording; Optical signal processing; Radar signal processing;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '88. A Partnership of Marine Interests. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1988.23549
