TanDEM-X - The First Bistatic SAR Formation in Space

Zink M, Krieger G, Fiedler H, Hajnsek I, Moreira A, Werner M (2006)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2006

Conference Proceedings Title: Advanced RF Sensors for Earth Observation (ARSI)

URI: https://elib.dlr.de/46138/

Abstract

TanDEM-X opens a new era in space borne radar remote sensing. The first bistatic SAR mission, is formed by adding a second, almost identical spacecraft, to TerraSAR-X and flying the two satellites in a closely controlled formation with typical distances between 250 and 500 m. Primary mission objective is the generation of a consistent global digital elevation model with an unprecedented accuracy according to the HRTI-3 specifications. Beyond that, TanDEM-X provides a highly reconfigurable platform for the demonstration of new SAR techniques and applications. This paper gives an overview of the TanDEM-X mission concept, summarizes the capabilities of the system, illustrates the achievable performance, and provides some examples for new imaging modes and applications. The mission has been approved for full implementation by the German Space Agency with a planned launch in spring 2009.

Authors with CRIS profile

Gerhard Krieger

Additional Organisation(s)

Professur für Kognitive Radarsysteme für die Fernerkundung

Involved external institutions

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) / German Aerospace Center DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Zink, M., Krieger, G., Fiedler, H., Hajnsek, I., Moreira, A., & Werner, M. (2006). TanDEM-X - The First Bistatic SAR Formation in Space. In ESA (Eds.), Advanced RF Sensors for Earth Observation (ARSI).

MLA:

Zink, Manfred, et al. "TanDEM-X - The First Bistatic SAR Formation in Space." Proceedings of the Advanced RF Sensors for Earth Observation (ARSI) Ed. ESA, 2006.

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