Multi-function array SAR system on a spaceborne dual platform

Abstract

This study proposes a sparse linear array synthetic aperture radar (LASAR) on a spaceborne dual platform. The transmitting elements are placed at the LASAR tips that form a satellite's dual platform, and the receiving elements are placed on the large deformation composite pine which is between the satellite's dual platform. Based on the principle of phase centre of approximation and multiple input multiple output, LASAR with the sparse array could obtain a high-resolution imaging in the cross-along direction, which is crucial to a three-dimensional SAR system. Furthermore, the LASAR system has different modes, such as interferometry and ground moving target indication.

Keywords

• synthetic aperture radar
• radar imaging
• spaceborne radar
• radar transmitters
• radar receivers
• artificial satellites
• mimo radar
• image resolution
• multifunction array sar system
• spaceborne dual platform
• sparse linear array synthetic aperture radar
• transmitting elements
• satellite
• receiving elements
• deformation composite pine
• three-dimensional sar system
• lasar system
• multiple input multiple output system
• high-resolution imaging
• interferometry
• ground moving target indication