Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g. – Synthetic aperture radar
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Sotomayor, John B. (Department: 3662)
Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,
Synthetic aperture radar
C342S02500R, C342S02500R, C342S02500R, C342S196000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11446892
ABSTRACT:
Two-dimensional SAR data can be processed into a rectangular grid format by subjecting the SAR data to a Fourier transform operation, and thereafter to a corresponding interpolation operation. Because the interpolation operation follows the Fourier transform operation, the interpolation operation can be simplified, and the effect of interpolation errors can be diminished. This provides for the possibility of both reducing the re-grid processing time, and improving the image quality.
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Doerry Armin W.
Holzrichter Michael W.
Martin Grant D.
Conley William R.
Sandia Corporation
Sotomayor John B.
Stahl Scott B.
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