Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar: Concepts and Practice

This textbook is a comprehensive graduate-level resource that covers the theories and applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar, providing a solid grounding in its techniques and mathematics. It is written by an expert in the field and is designed to meet the growing demand for commercial SAR technologies and course offerings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

This comprehensive graduate-level textbook delves into the theories and applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar, providing a solid foundation in its techniques and mathematics. Written by a renowned expert in the field, this unique resource caters to the increasing demand for commercial SAR technologies and course offerings.

Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of the intricate process of data collection, image formation, error correction, and image quality techniques. It encompasses detailed descriptions of commonly employed image formation algorithms, such as the Range Doppler Algorithm (RDA) and Polar Formatting Algorithm (PFA). The book then proceeds to teach readers the essential skills required to handle advanced new applications, including continuous-wave LFM systems, interferometry, polarimetry, and moving objects.

Taught from a signal processing perspective, the textbook discusses and describes stripmap and spotlight geometries, while also delving into quadrature demodulation and dechirp/stretch processing in depth. The author, a signal processing expert with extensive teaching experience, has crafted a text that is both informative and accessible to students and professionals alike.

By mastering the principles and practices outlined in this textbook, readers will gain a deep understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar and its applications in various fields, including remote sensing, surveillance, navigation, and environmental monitoring. Whether you are a researcher, engineer, or student, this book will serve as a valuable resource for advancing your knowledge and expertise in this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 194 x 244 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781260458961