Title :
Analysis of CARABAS VHF SAR data from BALTASAR-96
Author :
Ulander, L.M.H. ; Frölind, P.O. ; Gustavsson, A. ; Hellsten, H. ; Jonsson, T. ; Larsson, Bjorn ; Stenström, G.
Author_Institution :
Defence Res. Establ., Linkoping, Sweden
Abstract :
CARABAS-II is a new airborne ultra-wideband and widebeam SAR which operates in the lower VHF band (20-90 MHz). Its design has been based on the experiences and insights gained from the earlier CARABAS system. The initial radar test flights were conducted during October-November 1996 which included a flight campaign as part of BALTASAR-96. The subsequent data analysis has resulted in a number of processed images with good image quality over a forested area in southern Sweden. The resolution of the imagery has been measured to 3×3 m2. The present limitation before full performance can be achieved is due to uncompensated antenna characteristics
Keywords :
airborne radar; forestry; geophysical equipment; geophysical techniques; radar equipment; radar imaging; remote sensing by radar; synthetic aperture radar; 20 to 90 MHz; BALTASAR-96; CARABAS; CARABAS-II; SAR; VHF; forest; geophysical measurement technique; image resolution; instrument; land surface; radar equipment; radar remote sensing; synthetic aperture radar; terrain mapping; vegetation mapping; Aircraft; Bandwidth; Broadband antennas; Dynamic range; Frequency; Nose; Radar imaging; Radiofrequency interference; Testing; Ultra wideband technology;
Conference_Titel :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 1997. IGARSS '97. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development., 1997 IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3836-7
DOI :
10.1109/IGARSS.1997.615260
