Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

Antenna footprint and resolution, range and cross-range ambiguities, SAR image distortions, SAR image SNR, noise equivalent reflectivity, rain clutter

Model antenna, environment, weather, platform and signal processing gains and losses for synthetic aperture radars. Estimate SAR link budget with the radar range equation. Evaluate scene geometry and hardware constraints on pulse repetition frequency, swath length, area coverage rate, and antenna aperture. Compare ideal and effective resolution of synthetic antenna. Model rain reflectivity for linearly and circularly polarized systems. Model ground reflectivity as a function of surface roughness, operating frequency, polarization and grazing angle.

Featured Examples

ERS SAR Raw Data Extraction and Image Formation

Extract the European Remote Sensing Synthetic Aperture Radar system parameters, unfocused raw data, and form a focused image from raw data using range migration image formation algorithm.

Since R2022a
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Simulated Land Scenes for Synthetic Aperture Radar Image Formation

Simulate I/Q signals from a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system that uses platform motion to mimic a longer aperture to improve cross-range resolution using a range migration focusing algorithm.

Since R2022a
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SAR Target Classification Using Deep Learning

Create and train a simple convolution neural network to classify SAR targets using deep learning.

Since R2021b
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Synthetic Aperture Radar System Simulation and Image Formation

Model a Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) system using Stepped Frequency Modulated (SFM) waveform.

Since R2021a
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Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar Performance Prediction

Assess the performance of a spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

Since R2021a
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Airborne SAR System Design

Design an X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and calculate sensor parameters.

Since R2021a
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Stripmap Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Image Formation

Model a stripmap-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system using a Linear FM (LFM) Waveform.

Since R2021a
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Squinted Spotlight Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Image Formation

Model a spotlight-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system using a Linear FM (LFM) Waveform.

Since R2021a
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