Method and system for orbiting stereo imaging radar

Details Method and system for orbiting stereo imaging radar Method and system for orbiting stereo imaging radar

1986-03-31

1988-02-23

Tubbesing, T. H.

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

Synthetic aperture radar

342180, 244167, G01S 1390

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047273739

ABSTRACT:
This radar system makes it possible to collect complete stereo data in a single pass by utilizing an orbiting, side looking, bi-static, synthetic aperture radar. This system utilizes at least two orbiting spacecraft in synchronous parallel orbits with each other and separated by a tether. A transmitter transmits radar signals to a planet's surface which are reflected back and received by two receivers, one carried by each spacecraft. When the signals are combined, the layover produces a three dimensional picture in which vertical height information may be determined.

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