Accession Number:

ADA151000

Title:

Synthetic Aperture Radar Simulation Study

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. May 1983-Mar 1984

Corporate Author:

SINGER CO SUNNYVALE CA LINK FLIGHT SIMULATION DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Peters, Robert L.

Report Date:

1984-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

194.0

Abstract:

This study develops the theory of the doppler effect and synthetic aperture radar. The similarity between SAR and a lens is made clear. The characteristics of SAR, such as isodoppler mapping, focused array, range walk and rotation are explored in this report. Algorithms for simulation are provided, SAR anomalies, such as moving targets, footprint, doppler elevation mapping, and multilook are discussed. A chapter is devoted to elevation and planimetric data bases. In addition, sixteen pictures of SAR images from Hughes Aircraft, as well as nineteen emulation SAR images are included in this publication. Additional keywords computer graphics, high resolution radar, F-18 aircraft, FA-18 aircraft.

Descriptors:

• *SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR
• *DOPPLER EFFECT
• RADIO TRANSMISSION
• MAPPING
• ANOMALIES
• SIMULATION

Subject Categories:

• Cartography and Aerial Photography
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE