Interferometric radar imaging using the AN/APG-76 radar

James D. O'Brien; Hugh D. Holt Jr.; Harold D. Maney Jr.; Lawrence P. Orwig

doi:10.1117/12.243086

17 June 1996 Interferometric radar imaging using the AN/APG-76 radar

James D. O'Brien, Hugh D. Holt Jr., Harold D. Maney Jr., Lawrence P. Orwig

Proceedings Volume 2747, Radar Sensor Technology; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243086
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, 1996, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

This paper describes recent performance-enhancing modifications made to the AN/APG-76 radar. An interferometric radar equipped with a four-channel receiver and a seven-channel interferometric antenna, the AN/APG-76 has been used to demonstrate novel interferometric imaging concepts. Originally built as a tactical radar with air-to- air modes, SAR, and three-channel DPCA-like MTI modes, the modified radar's capabilities include: real-time autofocused imaging at 3- and 1-foot resolutions, elevation interferometric SAR (both single and repeat pass), polarimetric imaging, precision tracking by means of a tightly-coupled GPS-aided INS system, and moving target imaging using the inherent clutter-cancellation capabilities of the radar. The re-programmability of the on-board processor allows new real-time modes to be implemented, and high-speed data recording allows off-line analysis of data.

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James D. O'Brien, Hugh D. Holt Jr., Harold D. Maney Jr., and Lawrence P. Orwig "Interferometric radar imaging using the AN/APG-76 radar", Proc. SPIE 2747, Radar Sensor Technology, (17 June 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243086

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