Miniature synthetic-aperture radar system

Wayne Stockton; Richard D. Stromfors

doi:10.1117/12.23157

1 November 1990 Miniature synthetic-aperture radar system

Wayne Stockton, Richard D. Stromfors

Proceedings Volume 1342, Airborne Reconnaissance XIV; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23157
Event: 34th Annual International Technical Symposium on Optical and Optoelectronic Applied Science and Engineering, 1990, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Loral Defense Systems-Arizona has developed a high-performance synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) for small aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reconnaissance applications. This miniature radar, called Miniature Synthetic-Aperture Radar (MSAR), is packaged in a small volume and has low weight. It retains key features of large SAR systems, including high-resolution imaging and all-weather operation. The operating frequency of MSAR can optionally be selected to provide foliage penetration capability. Many imaging radar configurations can be derived using this baseline system. MSAR with a data link provides an attractive UAV sensor. MSAR with a real-time image formation processor is well suited to installations where onboard processing and immediate image analysis are required. The MSAR system provides high-resolution imaging for short-to-medium range reconnaissance applications.

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Wayne Stockton and Richard D. Stromfors "Miniature synthetic-aperture radar system", Proc. SPIE 1342, Airborne Reconnaissance XIV, (1 November 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.23157

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