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A refined geometric correction algorithm for spotlight and sliding spotlight spaceborne SAR

  • Beijing Institute of Remote Sensing Equipment
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel algorithm of geometric correction for spotlight and sliding spotlight SAR is presented. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), which is independently of weather and light conditions, is a well-established imaging technique for remote sensing [1]. With the increasing demands for higher resolution, spotlight and sliding spotlight modes have been presented. The key requirement for understanding SAR image is to map the location of pixels accurately, and this requires a more accurate geometric correction algorithm to assure the quality of spotlight and sliding spotlight SAR image products [2]. In 1982, a Range-Doppler location method, which is effective for stripmap SAR, has been presented by John C. Curlander [3], but it's not effective for spotlight and sliding spotlight SAR. Considering the imaging process model [4], the space-time mapping relationship and the space-frequency mapping relationship, we have modified the location equations to improve the geometric correction for spotlight and sliding spotlight SAR. The simulation result shows the validity of the algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013 - Proceedings
Pages1302-1304
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 33rd IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013 - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Duration: 21 Jul 201326 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)

Conference

Conference2013 33rd IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2013
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne, VIC
Period21/07/1326/07/13

Keywords

  • Geometric correction
  • Spotlight and sliding spotlight SAR
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

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