Directional wave spectrum estimation by SWIM instrument on CFOSAT

Author

Tison, C. ; Amiot, T. ; Bourbier, J. ; Hauser, D. ; Enjolras, V. ; Rey, L. ; Castillan, P.

Author_Institution

CNES, Toulouse, France

Volume

5

fYear

2009

fDate

12-17 July 2009

Abstract

SWIM is a Ku-band radar designed for wave directional spectrum estimation. This radar operates at six incidence angles (from 0Â° to 10Â°) with a complete azimuth scanning. SWIM is currently in Phase B (concept and design phase). In the preliminary design and associated performance analysis have been published taking into account the end of Phase A design. This paper is focused on the performance assessment of the SWIM instrument based on the new developments which occur during Phase B. In addition, major reviews have been carried out on the performance analysis.

Keywords

ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; remote sensing by radar; spaceborne radar; CFOSAT SWIM instrument; Ku band radar; SWIM concept; SWIM design; SWIM performance assessment; complete azimuth scanning capability; ocean wave directional spectrum estimation; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Ocean waves; Performance analysis; Radar remote sensing; Remote monitoring; Satellites; Sea measurements; Spaceborne radar; Spectral analysis; CFOSAT; SWIM; Wave spectrum; end-to-end simulation; performance; radar;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium,2009 IEEE International,IGARSS 2009

Conference_Location

Cape Town

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-3394-0

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-3395-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IGARSS.2009.5417670

Filename

5417670