GigaRad – a versatile high-resolution ground-based pulse radar for advanced remote sensing research
Conference: EUSAR 2014 - 10th European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar
06/03/2014 - 06/05/2014 at Berlin, Germany
Proceedings: EUSAR 2014
Pages: 4Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Anger, Simon; Jirousek, Matthias; Peichl, Markus (German Aerospace Center (DLR), Microwaves and Radar Institute, Muenchner Str. 20 82234 Wessling, Germany)
Abstract:
The experimental high-resolution pulse radar GigaRad has been constructed for various applications like radar signature collection, SAR/ISAR imaging, motion detection, tracking, etc., where advanced high performance is required. GigaRad works around X band and allows an overall bandwidth of up to 6 GHz, resulting in a theoretical range resolution of up to 2.5 cm. Hence, primary obligation is a detailed analysis of various possible error sources, being of no relevance for low-resolution systems. A high degree of digital technology allows advanced signal processing to be applied. The paper outlines technical main features of the radar and shows first imaging results.