A pre-processing procedure is designed for a space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar （SS-BSAR） system when a time domain image formation algorithm is employed. Three crucial technical issues relating to the ...A pre-processing procedure is designed for a space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar （SS-BSAR） system when a time domain image formation algorithm is employed. Three crucial technical issues relating to the procedure are fully discussed. Firstly, unlike image formation algorithms operating in the frequency domain, a time domain algorithm requires the accurate global navigation satellite system （GNSS） time and position. This paper proposes acquisition of this information using a time-and-spatial transfer with precise ephemeris and interpolation. Secondly, synchronization errors and compensation methods in SS-BSAR are analyzed. Finally, taking the non-ideal factors in the echo and the compatibility of image formation algorithms into account, a matched filter based on the minimum delay is constructed. Experimental result using real data suggest the pre-processing is functioning properly.展开更多
Starting from the generalized ambiguity function of bistatic SAR （BSAR）, it is shown that 3-D point target estimation can be carried out in space-surface bistatic SAR （SS-BSAR）. Appropriate analytical equations, b...Starting from the generalized ambiguity function of bistatic SAR （BSAR）, it is shown that 3-D point target estimation can be carried out in space-surface bistatic SAR （SS-BSAR）. Appropriate analytical equations, based on maximum likelihood estimation （MLE）, are derived and confirmed via computer simulation. Furthermore, the performance of the estimate using the Crammer-Rao bound is analyzed for the case in question, thus further revealing the possibility and potential of target 3-D position estimation. Setting the determinant maximum of the information matrix as the criterion, the optimal receiver position and multi-receiver configuration are analytically determined in the SS-BSAR system. Simulation results also validate the correctness of the analytical calculation.展开更多
This paper develops a temporal decorrelation model for the bistatic synthetic aperture radar（BSAR） interferometry. The temporal baseline is one of the important decorrelation sources for the repeat-pass synthetic ap...This paper develops a temporal decorrelation model for the bistatic synthetic aperture radar（BSAR） interferometry. The temporal baseline is one of the important decorrelation sources for the repeat-pass synthetic aperture radar（SAR） interferometry. The study of temporal decorrelation is challenging, especially for the bistatic configuration, since temporal decorrelation is related to the data acquisition geometry. To develop an appropriate theoretical model for BSAR interferometry, the existing models for monostatic SAR cases are extended, and the general BSAR geometry configuration is involved in the derivation. Therefore, the developed temporal decorrelation model can be seen as a general model.The validity of the theoretical model is supported by Monte Carlo simulations. Furthermore, the impacts of the system parameters and BSAR geometry configurations on the temporal decorrelation model are discussed briefly.展开更多
A new method is presented to improve guidance precision. This method is based on bistatic synthetic aperture radar. The illuminator works in side looking mode, providing the synthetic aperture and the receiver is disp...A new method is presented to improve guidance precision. This method is based on bistatic synthetic aperture radar. The illuminator works in side looking mode, providing the synthetic aperture and the receiver is disposed on the seeker which operates in the forward looking mode. The receiving antenna is composed of four sub-antennas and so four synthetic aperture radar （SAR） images are to be generated. Target is positioned in SAR images by image matching. The bearing and elevation of image element of target are measured by the principle of monopulse angular measurement. Theory of the proposed method is derived and simulation on bearing measurement is done. Simulation shows that the method is valid and if SNR of target＇s image is above 30 dB, the angular measuring difference is within the confines of 0.04 degree.展开更多
Based on the point spread function （PSF） theory, the side-lobe extension direction of the impulse response in bistatic synthetic aperture radar （BSAR） is analyzed in detail; in addition, the corresponding autofocu...Based on the point spread function （PSF） theory, the side-lobe extension direction of the impulse response in bistatic synthetic aperture radar （BSAR） is analyzed in detail; in addition, the corresponding autofocus in BSAR should be considered along iso-range direction, not the traditional azimuth resolution （AR） direction. The conclusion is verified by the computer simulation.展开更多
A concept of space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar (SS-BSAR) passive imaging system is proposed,which is parasitic on the signal of COMPASS Navigation Satellite System (CNSS).The feasibility is demonstrated ...A concept of space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar (SS-BSAR) passive imaging system is proposed,which is parasitic on the signal of COMPASS Navigation Satellite System (CNSS).The feasibility is demonstrated by analyzing the signal ambiguity function and the range resolution as well as the system topology.Due to the multiple peaks of signal in the auto-correlation function,a new correlation is used to remove the side-peaks.A double-channel receiver is employed to receive the direct satellite signal and the ground reflected signal.The direct signal is a reference signal in range compression,and may also be used for transmitter-receiver signal synchronization.The reflected signal is raw data collected for imaging.Then,a modified range-Doppler imaging algorithm is derived based on the system geometric models and BSAR imaging principle.The proposed algorithm is verified via signal simulation.The work in this paper is of great value to the further use of COMPASS signal,as well as other global navigation satellite signals in passive imaging.展开更多
基金supported by the Electro-Magnetic Remote Sensing Defence Technology Centre (EMRS-DTC) of the UK Ministry of Defence(EMRS/DTC/1/27)the China Scholarship Council (2009611064)the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University (NCET-07-0223)
文摘A pre-processing procedure is designed for a space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar （SS-BSAR） system when a time domain image formation algorithm is employed. Three crucial technical issues relating to the procedure are fully discussed. Firstly, unlike image formation algorithms operating in the frequency domain, a time domain algorithm requires the accurate global navigation satellite system （GNSS） time and position. This paper proposes acquisition of this information using a time-and-spatial transfer with precise ephemeris and interpolation. Secondly, synchronization errors and compensation methods in SS-BSAR are analyzed. Finally, taking the non-ideal factors in the echo and the compatibility of image formation algorithms into account, a matched filter based on the minimum delay is constructed. Experimental result using real data suggest the pre-processing is functioning properly.
基金Supported by program for new century excellent talents in university (Grant No. NCET-06-0162)
文摘Starting from the generalized ambiguity function of bistatic SAR （BSAR）, it is shown that 3-D point target estimation can be carried out in space-surface bistatic SAR （SS-BSAR）. Appropriate analytical equations, based on maximum likelihood estimation （MLE）, are derived and confirmed via computer simulation. Furthermore, the performance of the estimate using the Crammer-Rao bound is analyzed for the case in question, thus further revealing the possibility and potential of target 3-D position estimation. Setting the determinant maximum of the information matrix as the criterion, the optimal receiver position and multi-receiver configuration are analytically determined in the SS-BSAR system. Simulation results also validate the correctness of the analytical calculation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(6110117861271441)
文摘This paper develops a temporal decorrelation model for the bistatic synthetic aperture radar（BSAR） interferometry. The temporal baseline is one of the important decorrelation sources for the repeat-pass synthetic aperture radar（SAR） interferometry. The study of temporal decorrelation is challenging, especially for the bistatic configuration, since temporal decorrelation is related to the data acquisition geometry. To develop an appropriate theoretical model for BSAR interferometry, the existing models for monostatic SAR cases are extended, and the general BSAR geometry configuration is involved in the derivation. Therefore, the developed temporal decorrelation model can be seen as a general model.The validity of the theoretical model is supported by Monte Carlo simulations. Furthermore, the impacts of the system parameters and BSAR geometry configurations on the temporal decorrelation model are discussed briefly.
基金the Ministerial Level Advanced Research Foundation(404050301 .4)
文摘A new method is presented to improve guidance precision. This method is based on bistatic synthetic aperture radar. The illuminator works in side looking mode, providing the synthetic aperture and the receiver is disposed on the seeker which operates in the forward looking mode. The receiving antenna is composed of four sub-antennas and so four synthetic aperture radar （SAR） images are to be generated. Target is positioned in SAR images by image matching. The bearing and elevation of image element of target are measured by the principle of monopulse angular measurement. Theory of the proposed method is derived and simulation on bearing measurement is done. Simulation shows that the method is valid and if SNR of target＇s image is above 30 dB, the angular measuring difference is within the confines of 0.04 degree.
文摘Based on the point spread function （PSF） theory, the side-lobe extension direction of the impulse response in bistatic synthetic aperture radar （BSAR） is analyzed in detail; in addition, the corresponding autofocus in BSAR should be considered along iso-range direction, not the traditional azimuth resolution （AR） direction. The conclusion is verified by the computer simulation.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No.2011CB707001)
文摘A concept of space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar (SS-BSAR) passive imaging system is proposed,which is parasitic on the signal of COMPASS Navigation Satellite System (CNSS).The feasibility is demonstrated by analyzing the signal ambiguity function and the range resolution as well as the system topology.Due to the multiple peaks of signal in the auto-correlation function,a new correlation is used to remove the side-peaks.A double-channel receiver is employed to receive the direct satellite signal and the ground reflected signal.The direct signal is a reference signal in range compression,and may also be used for transmitter-receiver signal synchronization.The reflected signal is raw data collected for imaging.Then,a modified range-Doppler imaging algorithm is derived based on the system geometric models and BSAR imaging principle.The proposed algorithm is verified via signal simulation.The work in this paper is of great value to the further use of COMPASS signal,as well as other global navigation satellite signals in passive imaging.
