Image synthesizing method using a plurality of reflection radar

Details Image synthesizing method using a plurality of reflection radar Image synthesizing method using a plurality of reflection radar

1999-07-29

2000-12-26

Sotomayor, John B.

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Synthetic aperture radar

342 29, 342140, 342179, 342192, 342196, 342197, G01S 1390

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061666777

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a small-size image radar apparatus to be mounted on an aircraft, having a high resolution not only the flying direction but also in the direction vertical to the flying direction. The image radar apparatus comprises a transmission antenna 2, a plurality of independent reception antennas 5.sub.1, 5.sub.2, and a computer 10 for simultaneously executing a two-dimensional phase synthesis. The synthesis result is obtained as a two-dimensional image.

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