The proceedings contain 38 papers. The topics discussed include: tomographic imaging of radar data gathered on a circular flight path about a three-dimensional target zone;multiaperture ultrawideband SAR processing wi...
The proceedings contain 38 papers. The topics discussed include: tomographic imaging of radar data gathered on a circular flight path about a three-dimensional target zone;multiaperture ultrawideband SAR processing with polarimetric diversity;analytical framework for determining the robustness of linear feature mapping for target detection;ultrawideband SAR signature investigations based on electromagnetic models and measurements;near-least-squares radio frequency interference suppression;interference suppression in UHF syntheticapertureradar;RF interference suppression in ultrawideband radar receivers;and radio and tv interference extraction for ultrawideband radar.
Under Advanced Research Prjects Agency (ARPA) sponsorship, Loral Defense Systems, Arizona has developed algorithms and techniques for suppressing radio frequency interference (RFI) in radar signals. These techniques u...
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(纸本)0819418404
Under Advanced Research Prjects Agency (ARPA) sponsorship, Loral Defense Systems, Arizona has developed algorithms and techniques for suppressing radio frequency interference (RFI) in radar signals. These techniques use conventional signal processing elements in an unconventional manner to localize the RFI energy in a domain where it can be easily distinguished from radar returns and removed from the radar data with minimal effect on coherent radar signal image formation processing. Significantly improved synthetic-apertureradar (SAR) images have been obtained using these techniques. Flight tests of a Loral airborne SAR system operating from 500 to 800 MHz have provided the SAR data used to develop and refine these RFI suppression techniques.
Many syntheticapertureradar (SAR) image formation algorithms require the computation of a multidimensional Fourier transform of irregularly sampled or unequally spaced data samples. We apply a recently developed alg...
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(纸本)0819418404
Many syntheticapertureradar (SAR) image formation algorithms require the computation of a multidimensional Fourier transform of irregularly sampled or unequally spaced data samples. We apply a recently developed algorithm, the unequally spaced FFT (USFFT), to SAR image formation and compare its accuracy and complexity to a conventional algorithm. We find that the USFFT algorithm allows comparable accuracy to traditional approaches at a slightly reduced computational cost. We briefly discuss extensions of the USFFT algorithm to multiresolution SAR imaging.
Interferometric syntheticapertureradars (IFSARs) are powerful tools for topographic mapping. The systems' characteristics: wide swath coverage, automated processing, all- weather operation, and predicted accurac...
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(纸本)0819418404
Interferometric syntheticapertureradars (IFSARs) are powerful tools for topographic mapping. The systems' characteristics: wide swath coverage, automated processing, all- weather operation, and predicted accuracies, give them a unique set of capabilities. IFSAR has been demonstrated from aircraft and satellites, and high-resolution IFSARs achievable from aircraft offer more promise for feature mapping than the satellite systems. We discuss the unique processing steps that are required in the formation of IFSAR terrain data images. Recent work has been done on the automatic recognition of terrain features from IFSAR data. We describe the methods used and predict the variation in the applicability of these methods.
The signatures of moving targets with syntheticapertureradar (SAR) imagery are typically smeared primarily in the radar cross-range direction. For such endoclutter targets, the time interval between adjacent radar p...
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(纸本)9781510673830;9781510673823
The signatures of moving targets with syntheticapertureradar (SAR) imagery are typically smeared primarily in the radar cross-range direction. For such endoclutter targets, the time interval between adjacent radar pulses along the syntheticaperture is sufficiently small that the collection of the target signature does not experience aliasing. If a mobile target is moving sufficiently fast during the SAR collection interval, then the signature exhibits a smearing that lies along a diagonal in the SAR image space of down-range versus cross-range. In the present analysis, the properties of such diagonal signatures are investigated for constant velocity targets. The research further includes the development of new and advanced mathematics and algorithms that yield finely refocused SAR imagery for automatic detection and recognition, even for relatively fast exoclutter targets with non-uniform rotation. This proposal develops and applies two algorithms to detect and refocus fast-moving exoclutter surface targets within SAR imagery: (1) Rapid xoclutter Eocus Transformation (REFT) algorithm to transform input SAR imagery into a form conducive for the detection of fast-moving exoclutter targets, and (2) Arbitrary Rigid Object Motion Autofocus (AROMA) algorithm for automatic focus of moving targets with non-uniform rotation and translation.
Images of suitable quality can be used for detection, classification, identification, and precision targeting. syntheticapertureradar (SAR) systems are capable of providing such images from standoff ranges. These sy...
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(纸本)0819418404
Images of suitable quality can be used for detection, classification, identification, and precision targeting. syntheticapertureradar (SAR) systems are capable of providing such images from standoff ranges. These systems, however, typically image stationary targets and have limited or no capability to image moving targets. Moving target imaging (MTIm) provides a means to focus movers in SAR imagery. Proof of concept was demonstrated by Grumman as early as 1991 using a long range, high resolution radar platform to image moving targets. The radar platform is a key factor in any imaging experiment. Various radar parameters such as range, PRF, resolution, and phase center separation must be analyzed to fully appreciate the advantages as well as the potential caveats associated with a given platform. The results of theoretical analysis and numerical simulations used to evaluate the effect of system parameters on imaging are described and studies regarding the challenges specific to long range MTIm are presented.
One approach to obtaining topographic information from SAR imagery is to utilize a multiple- image data collection scheme to collect stereo SAR images. The resulting topographic map, however, is generally of considera...
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(纸本)0819418404
One approach to obtaining topographic information from SAR imagery is to utilize a multiple- image data collection scheme to collect stereo SAR images. The resulting topographic map, however, is generally of considerably lower resolution than the images themselves. This paper describes a new approach to the construction of topomaps that combines the lower resolution topomap with the SAR intensity images within a variational formulation. The result is a single formulation combining higher spatial resolution than were previously possible.
This paper investigates methodologies for predicting the smear signatures in squinted spotlight syntheticapertureradar (SAR) imagery collections due to surface targets that are undergoing braking maneuvers. Previous...
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(纸本)9781510600843
This paper investigates methodologies for predicting the smear signatures in squinted spotlight syntheticapertureradar (SAR) imagery collections due to surface targets that are undergoing braking maneuvers. Previous analysis considered the case of broadside collection geometries. Analytic computation of a power series expansion is used to compute a generic expression for the down-range and cross-range components of the predicted mover signature. In addition, recent analysis presents capabilities for predicting the full signature shape, including the smear width and interference effects. The current investigations focuses on the effects of squinted collection geometries upon braking targets signatures.
We present a detection concept for initial target screening based on features that are derived from a multiresolution decomposition of syntheticapertureradar (SAlt) data. The physical motivation of the multiresoluti...
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This paper is dedicated to presentation of the Earth's surface polarized radar images treaty technique for the purposes of environmental subsurface survey. The principal idea is based on calculation of anisotropy ...
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(纸本)0819418404
This paper is dedicated to presentation of the Earth's surface polarized radar images treaty technique for the purposes of environmental subsurface survey. The principal idea is based on calculation of anisotropy of electrical constant effective value of terrestrial layer in accordance with radar polarization imaging data. Demands for radar wave length, image on-surface resolution, and sounding beam incident angles range are discussed. Presented techniques could be used for analysis of nondeep dislocated and overlapped by soil tectonic structures and their dynamic detection.
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