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Analytic inversion in synthetic aperture radar.

O S Rothaus1

  • 1Department of Mathematics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|July 19, 1994
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Summary

This study introduces a new method for processing synthetic aperture radar signals, significantly reducing phase distortions. The advanced technique offers improved accuracy for radar imaging applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Signal Processing
  • Radar Technology
  • Computational Imaging

Background:

  • Current synthetic aperture radar (SAR) processing methods often rely on approximations.
  • These approximations can lead to significant phase distortions in the processed signals.
  • Accurate phase information is crucial for high-resolution SAR imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe a novel method for processing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) signals.
  • To mitigate severe phase distortions inherent in existing SAR processing techniques.
  • To provide a more accurate signal processing approach for SAR applications.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed method avoids approximations commonly used in current SAR signal processing.
  • It involves a computational approach requiring N3 numerical operations.
  • This method is designed to manage the computational load for relevant ranges of N.

Main Results:

  • The new method effectively avoids approximations responsible for severe phase distortions.
  • While computationally intensive (N3 operations), it is manageable for practical N values.
  • Demonstrates potential for higher fidelity SAR signal reconstruction.

Conclusions:

  • The described SAR signal processing method offers a significant improvement over existing techniques.
  • It addresses the critical issue of phase distortion, leading to more accurate data.
  • The computational cost is manageable, making it viable for advanced SAR applications.

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