Bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar
- 1st Edition - January 20, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Jianyu Yang
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 4 5 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 4 6 0 - 1
Bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar covers bistatic SAR in a comprehensive way, presenting theory, method and techniques, as well as the most recent research and near-futu… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar covers bistatic SAR in a comprehensive way, presenting theory, method and techniques, as well as the most recent research and near-future applications. The book begins with imaging principles and characteristics of monostatic SAR, moving on to common and novel problems before presenting theories, methods and experimental system design. The title presents the design of experimental systems, research results and experimental verification. It gives key knowledge from a leading research group, including one of the earliest bistatic side-looking SAR experiments and the first bistatic forward-looking SAR experiment in the world that used two aircraft.
Six chapters cover imaging theory, imaging algorithms, parameter estimation, motion compensation, synchronization and experimental verification. The book describes physical concepts simply and clearly and provides concise mathematical derivations.
- Presents comprehensive theory and methods for bistatic SAR, including the design of experimental systems and verification
- Considers different configurations, including translational variant bistatic SAR and bistatic forward-looking SAR
- Gives insights based on a world-leading research program into bistatic SAR, including practical tips on theory and method
- Covers novel experiments, including the first bistatic forward-looking SAR experiment using two aircraft
- Offers researchers clear descriptions of physical concepts and concise mathematical derivations to help master bistatic SAR
Engineers; design engineers; researchers in SAR and bistatic SAR; graduate students and researchers in radar and signal processing.
1. Introduction
1.1 Imaging Principles
1.1.1 Basic Principles
1.1.2 Processing Procedure
1.1.3 Imaging Characteristics
1.1.4 Aperture Synthesis
1.1.5 Range Resolution
1.1.6 Azimuth Resolution
1.2 Configuration Classification
1.2.1 Baseline Type
1.2.2 Aperture Direction
1.2.3 Baseline &Aperture Combination
1.2.4 Flight Mode of Transceiver
1.2.5 Distribution of Imaging Zone
1.2.6 Scanning Mode of Transceiver
1.2.7 Platforms Combination
1.3 System Composition
1.3.1 Transmitter Subsystem
1.3.2 Receiver Subsystem
1.4 Performance Parameters
1.4.1 Spatial Performance
1.4.2 Radiometirc Performance
1.4.3 Technologic Performance
1.4.4 Notes
1.5 Developing Status and Trends
1.5.1 Research Status
1.5.2 Developing Trends
References
2. Bistatic SAR Imaging Theory
2.1 Imaging Methods
2.1.1 The Purpose of Imaging Processing
2.1.2 Two-dimension Correlation Imaging Method
2.1.3 Relevant Problems to be Solved
2.2 Resolution Characteristics
2.2.1 Spatial Resolution
2.2.2 Radiometirc Resolution
2.3 Configuration Design
2.3.1 Configuration Design Criteria
2.3.2 Configuration Design Methods
2.4 Echo Signal Model
2.4.1 Slant Range History
2.4.2 Doppler History
2.4.3 Echo Model in Time Domain
2.4.4 Echo Model in Frequency Domain
References
3. Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms
3.1 Basic Tasks of Imaging Algorithm
3.1.1 The Mathematical Essence of Imaging Algorithm
3.1.2 Reasons and Solutions of Spatial Variance
3.1.3 Reasons and Solutions of Coupling
3.2 Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms in Time Domain
3.2.1 Fast Back Projection Imaging Procedure
3.2.2 Division and Hierarchical Merging of Image Grid
3.2.3 Algorithm Flow and Performance Analysis
3.3 Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms in Frequency Domain
3.3.1 ω-k Imaging Processing Procedure
3.3.2 The Role of Two-dimension Stolt Transform
3.3.3 Algorithm Flow and Performance Analysis
References
4. Bistatic SAR Parameter Estimation
4.1 Measurement and Calculation of Motion Parameters
4.1.1 Motion Measurement
4.1.2 Parameters Calculation
4.1.3 Accuracy Requirement
4.2 Parameter Estimation Based on Echo Properties
4.2.1 Polynomial Phase Transform
4.2.2 Slope Detection in Transform Domain
4.2.3 Azimuth-Time Signal Correlation
4.3 Parameter Estimation Based on Iterative Autofocus
4.3.1 Criterion for Image Quality Evaluation
4.3.2 The Method Based on Image Quality Evaluation
References
5. Bistatic SAR Motion Compensation
5.1 The Sources and Influence of Motion Error
5.1.1 The Sources of Motion Error
5.1.2 The Influence of Motion Error
5.2 Motion Error Tolerance
5.2.1 Position Error
5.2.2 Attitude Error
5.3 Measurement and Extraction of Motion Error
5.3.1 Motion Information Measurement by Hardware
5.3.2 Motion Information Extraction from Echo
5.4 Motion Error Control and Echo Error Compensation
5.4.1 Motion Compensation Along Track
5.4.2 Motion Compensation in Line of Sight
5.4.3 Autofocus
References
6. Bistatic SAR Synchronization
6.1 Space Synchronization
6.1.1 Space Synchronization Error
6.1.2 Space Synchronization Technology
6.2 Time and Frequency Synchronization
6.2.1 Time Synchronization Error
6.2.2 Frequency Synchronization Error
6.2.3 Time and Frequency Synchronization Technology
References
7. Bistatic SAR Experimental Verification
7.1 The Hierarchies and Principles of Experiment
7.1.1 Experimental Hierarchies
7.1.2 Experimental Principles
7.2 Experimental Conditions
7.2.1 Hardware Conditions
7.2.2 Platform Conditions
7.2.3 Scenes and Targets
7.3 Experimental Scheme
7.3.1 Subjects and Contents
7.3.2 Configurations and Routes
7.3.3 Models and Parameters
7.3.4 Simulations and Rehearsals
7.3.5 Experiment Organization
7.4 The Implementation of Experiment
7.4.1 Data Recording
7.4.2 Data Analysis
7.4.3 Data Processing
7.5 Examples of Experiment
7.5.1 Ground Experiment
7.5.2 Airborne Experiment
References
1.1 Imaging Principles
1.1.1 Basic Principles
1.1.2 Processing Procedure
1.1.3 Imaging Characteristics
1.1.4 Aperture Synthesis
1.1.5 Range Resolution
1.1.6 Azimuth Resolution
1.2 Configuration Classification
1.2.1 Baseline Type
1.2.2 Aperture Direction
1.2.3 Baseline &Aperture Combination
1.2.4 Flight Mode of Transceiver
1.2.5 Distribution of Imaging Zone
1.2.6 Scanning Mode of Transceiver
1.2.7 Platforms Combination
1.3 System Composition
1.3.1 Transmitter Subsystem
1.3.2 Receiver Subsystem
1.4 Performance Parameters
1.4.1 Spatial Performance
1.4.2 Radiometirc Performance
1.4.3 Technologic Performance
1.4.4 Notes
1.5 Developing Status and Trends
1.5.1 Research Status
1.5.2 Developing Trends
References
2. Bistatic SAR Imaging Theory
2.1 Imaging Methods
2.1.1 The Purpose of Imaging Processing
2.1.2 Two-dimension Correlation Imaging Method
2.1.3 Relevant Problems to be Solved
2.2 Resolution Characteristics
2.2.1 Spatial Resolution
2.2.2 Radiometirc Resolution
2.3 Configuration Design
2.3.1 Configuration Design Criteria
2.3.2 Configuration Design Methods
2.4 Echo Signal Model
2.4.1 Slant Range History
2.4.2 Doppler History
2.4.3 Echo Model in Time Domain
2.4.4 Echo Model in Frequency Domain
References
3. Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms
3.1 Basic Tasks of Imaging Algorithm
3.1.1 The Mathematical Essence of Imaging Algorithm
3.1.2 Reasons and Solutions of Spatial Variance
3.1.3 Reasons and Solutions of Coupling
3.2 Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms in Time Domain
3.2.1 Fast Back Projection Imaging Procedure
3.2.2 Division and Hierarchical Merging of Image Grid
3.2.3 Algorithm Flow and Performance Analysis
3.3 Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms in Frequency Domain
3.3.1 ω-k Imaging Processing Procedure
3.3.2 The Role of Two-dimension Stolt Transform
3.3.3 Algorithm Flow and Performance Analysis
References
4. Bistatic SAR Parameter Estimation
4.1 Measurement and Calculation of Motion Parameters
4.1.1 Motion Measurement
4.1.2 Parameters Calculation
4.1.3 Accuracy Requirement
4.2 Parameter Estimation Based on Echo Properties
4.2.1 Polynomial Phase Transform
4.2.2 Slope Detection in Transform Domain
4.2.3 Azimuth-Time Signal Correlation
4.3 Parameter Estimation Based on Iterative Autofocus
4.3.1 Criterion for Image Quality Evaluation
4.3.2 The Method Based on Image Quality Evaluation
References
5. Bistatic SAR Motion Compensation
5.1 The Sources and Influence of Motion Error
5.1.1 The Sources of Motion Error
5.1.2 The Influence of Motion Error
5.2 Motion Error Tolerance
5.2.1 Position Error
5.2.2 Attitude Error
5.3 Measurement and Extraction of Motion Error
5.3.1 Motion Information Measurement by Hardware
5.3.2 Motion Information Extraction from Echo
5.4 Motion Error Control and Echo Error Compensation
5.4.1 Motion Compensation Along Track
5.4.2 Motion Compensation in Line of Sight
5.4.3 Autofocus
References
6. Bistatic SAR Synchronization
6.1 Space Synchronization
6.1.1 Space Synchronization Error
6.1.2 Space Synchronization Technology
6.2 Time and Frequency Synchronization
6.2.1 Time Synchronization Error
6.2.2 Frequency Synchronization Error
6.2.3 Time and Frequency Synchronization Technology
References
7. Bistatic SAR Experimental Verification
7.1 The Hierarchies and Principles of Experiment
7.1.1 Experimental Hierarchies
7.1.2 Experimental Principles
7.2 Experimental Conditions
7.2.1 Hardware Conditions
7.2.2 Platform Conditions
7.2.3 Scenes and Targets
7.3 Experimental Scheme
7.3.1 Subjects and Contents
7.3.2 Configurations and Routes
7.3.3 Models and Parameters
7.3.4 Simulations and Rehearsals
7.3.5 Experiment Organization
7.4 The Implementation of Experiment
7.4.1 Data Recording
7.4.2 Data Analysis
7.4.3 Data Processing
7.5 Examples of Experiment
7.5.1 Ground Experiment
7.5.2 Airborne Experiment
References
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 20, 2022
- No. of pages (Paperback): 340
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128224595
- eBook ISBN: 9780128224601
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Jianyu Yang
Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC). He has also been a senior visiting scholar at MIT in the USA, and is a Fellow of the Chinese Institute of Electronics. He received his PhD from UESTC. His research covers 30 years, focusing on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), particularly bistatic SAR, with a number of milestones achieved. In 2007 he conducted the first airborne bistatic side-looking SAR imaging experiment in China, and in 2012 obtained the first bistatic forward-looking SAR image in the world. He has published widely and is considered a leading expert in the field.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)., ChinaRead Bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar on ScienceDirect