The traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm is unable to meet practical needs owing to the limit of resolution.The order of fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT)and the length of sampling signals affect SAR imaging perfor...The traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm is unable to meet practical needs owing to the limit of resolution.The order of fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT)and the length of sampling signals affect SAR imaging performance when FrFT is applied to RD algorithm.To overcome the above shortcomings,the purpose of this paper is to propose a high-resolution SAR image algorithm by using the optimal order of FrFT and the sample length constraints for the range direction.The expression of the optimal order of SAR range signals via FrFT is deduced in detail.The initial sample length and its constraints are proposed to obtain the best sample length of SAR range signals.Experimental results demonstrate that,when the range sampling-length changes in a certain interval,the best sampling-length will be obtained,which the best values of the range resolution,PSLR and ISLR,will be derived respectively.Compared with traditional RD algorithm,the main-lobe width of the peak-point target of the proposed algorithm is narrow in the range direction.While the peak amplitude of the first side-lobe is reduced significantly,those of other side-lobes also drop in various degrees.展开更多
Range-Doppler (RD) method and Reverse-Range-Doppler (RRD) method are combined together to achieve automatic geocoding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image quickly and accurately in the paper. The RD method is first...Range-Doppler (RD) method and Reverse-Range-Doppler (RRD) method are combined together to achieve automatic geocoding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image quickly and accurately in the paper. The RD method is firstly used to locate the four corners of the image, then the other pixels of the image can be located by Reverse-Range-Doppler (RRD) method. Resampling is performed at last. The approach has an advantage over previous techniques in that it does not require ground control points and is independent of spacecraft attitude knowledge or control. It can compensate the shift due to the assumed Doppler frequency in SAR image preprocessing. RRD simplifies the process of RD, therefore speeds up the computation. The experimental results show that a SAR image can be automated geocoded in 30 s using the single CPU (3 GHz) with 1 G memory and an accuracy of 10 m is attainable with this method.展开更多
This paper studies two range-Doppler (RD) algorithms for the azimuth correlation in the squint mode airborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The modeling of squint mode airborne SAR spatial geometry and echo response ...This paper studies two range-Doppler (RD) algorithms for the azimuth correlation in the squint mode airborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The modeling of squint mode airborne SAR spatial geometry and echo response is given. The procedure for the squint mode airborne SAR processing using the two RD algorithms is outlined. The simulation demonstrates that these two RD algorithms are suitable for squint mode airborne SAR when the squint angle is not larger than 20(°).展开更多
The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper in...The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper indicates the feasibility of Bistatic Forward-Looking (BFL) SAR imaging. Considering the different Doppler property determined by the two platforms in BFL SAR, a new 2-D point target spectrum is derived in our study. Based on the spectrum, an imaging method is chosen for the configuration, and the point target simulation validates the analysis.展开更多
To address the low-resolution imaging problem in relation to traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm,this paper intends to propose a new algorithm based on Fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT),which proves highly advanta...To address the low-resolution imaging problem in relation to traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm,this paper intends to propose a new algorithm based on Fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT),which proves highly advantageous in the acquisition of high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR)images.The expression of the optimal order of SAR range signals using FrFT is deduced in detail,and the corresponding expression of the azimuth signal is also given.Theoretical analysis shows that,the optimal order in range(azimuth)direction,which turns out to be very unique,depends on the known imaging parameters of SAR,therefore the engineering practicability of FrFT-RD algorithm can be greatly improved without the need of order iteration.The FrFT-RD algorithm is established after an analysis of the optimal time-frequency transform.Experimental results demonstrate that,compared with traditional RD algorithm,the main-lobe width of the peak-point target of FrFT-RD algorithm is narrow in both range and azimuth directions.While the peak amplitude of the first side-lobe is reduced significantly,those of other side-lobes also drop in various degrees.In this way,the imaging resolution of range and azimuth can be increased considerably.展开更多
Instantaneous Doppler frequency for squint SAR imaging has been found with ChirpScaling Algorithm (CSA). Because the azimuth sample is not perpendicular to the range sample,the range signal must impact on the azimuth ...Instantaneous Doppler frequency for squint SAR imaging has been found with ChirpScaling Algorithm (CSA). Because the azimuth sample is not perpendicular to the range sample,the range signal must impact on the azimuth signal in the squint SAR data processing, andthe different slant range targets have different Doppler frequencies. From the mathematicalmodel of SAR echo signal, this paper carefully analyzes the instantaneous azimuth frequency, theinstantaneous Doppler frequency component of the azimuth frequency and the impact of rangechirp on azimuth frequency, which explains that Doppler frequency should be properly selected forcorrect SAR imaging in the squint SAR. The results of point target simulation experiments showthat the way is reasonable for the squint SAR and can effectively complete range compressionand azimuth focusing, and improve images' quality.展开更多
基金This work is supported by the 13th Five-Year Plan for Jiangsu Education Science(D/2020/01/22)JSPIGKZ and Natural Science Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province(19KJB510022)。
文摘The traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm is unable to meet practical needs owing to the limit of resolution.The order of fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT)and the length of sampling signals affect SAR imaging performance when FrFT is applied to RD algorithm.To overcome the above shortcomings,the purpose of this paper is to propose a high-resolution SAR image algorithm by using the optimal order of FrFT and the sample length constraints for the range direction.The expression of the optimal order of SAR range signals via FrFT is deduced in detail.The initial sample length and its constraints are proposed to obtain the best sample length of SAR range signals.Experimental results demonstrate that,when the range sampling-length changes in a certain interval,the best sampling-length will be obtained,which the best values of the range resolution,PSLR and ISLR,will be derived respectively.Compared with traditional RD algorithm,the main-lobe width of the peak-point target of the proposed algorithm is narrow in the range direction.While the peak amplitude of the first side-lobe is reduced significantly,those of other side-lobes also drop in various degrees.
文摘Range-Doppler (RD) method and Reverse-Range-Doppler (RRD) method are combined together to achieve automatic geocoding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image quickly and accurately in the paper. The RD method is firstly used to locate the four corners of the image, then the other pixels of the image can be located by Reverse-Range-Doppler (RRD) method. Resampling is performed at last. The approach has an advantage over previous techniques in that it does not require ground control points and is independent of spacecraft attitude knowledge or control. It can compensate the shift due to the assumed Doppler frequency in SAR image preprocessing. RRD simplifies the process of RD, therefore speeds up the computation. The experimental results show that a SAR image can be automated geocoded in 30 s using the single CPU (3 GHz) with 1 G memory and an accuracy of 10 m is attainable with this method.
文摘This paper studies two range-Doppler (RD) algorithms for the azimuth correlation in the squint mode airborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR). The modeling of squint mode airborne SAR spatial geometry and echo response is given. The procedure for the squint mode airborne SAR processing using the two RD algorithms is outlined. The simulation demonstrates that these two RD algorithms are suitable for squint mode airborne SAR when the squint angle is not larger than 20(°).
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 61071165)the Aviation Science Foundation (No. 20102052024)
文摘The bistatic Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems with separate transmitter and receiver antennas provide a new potential to imaging in the forward-looking geometry. Analysis of the Doppler property in this paper indicates the feasibility of Bistatic Forward-Looking (BFL) SAR imaging. Considering the different Doppler property determined by the two platforms in BFL SAR, a new 2-D point target spectrum is derived in our study. Based on the spectrum, an imaging method is chosen for the configuration, and the point target simulation validates the analysis.
基金supported by the 13th Five-Year Plan for Jiangsu Education Science(D/2020/01/22)JSPIGKZ(JSPI19GKZL405)Natural Science Research Projects of Colleges and Universities in Jiangsu Province(19KJB510022).
文摘To address the low-resolution imaging problem in relation to traditional Range Doppler(RD)algorithm,this paper intends to propose a new algorithm based on Fractional Fourier Transform(FrFT),which proves highly advantageous in the acquisition of high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar(SAR)images.The expression of the optimal order of SAR range signals using FrFT is deduced in detail,and the corresponding expression of the azimuth signal is also given.Theoretical analysis shows that,the optimal order in range(azimuth)direction,which turns out to be very unique,depends on the known imaging parameters of SAR,therefore the engineering practicability of FrFT-RD algorithm can be greatly improved without the need of order iteration.The FrFT-RD algorithm is established after an analysis of the optimal time-frequency transform.Experimental results demonstrate that,compared with traditional RD algorithm,the main-lobe width of the peak-point target of FrFT-RD algorithm is narrow in both range and azimuth directions.While the peak amplitude of the first side-lobe is reduced significantly,those of other side-lobes also drop in various degrees.In this way,the imaging resolution of range and azimuth can be increased considerably.
文摘Instantaneous Doppler frequency for squint SAR imaging has been found with ChirpScaling Algorithm (CSA). Because the azimuth sample is not perpendicular to the range sample,the range signal must impact on the azimuth signal in the squint SAR data processing, andthe different slant range targets have different Doppler frequencies. From the mathematicalmodel of SAR echo signal, this paper carefully analyzes the instantaneous azimuth frequency, theinstantaneous Doppler frequency component of the azimuth frequency and the impact of rangechirp on azimuth frequency, which explains that Doppler frequency should be properly selected forcorrect SAR imaging in the squint SAR. The results of point target simulation experiments showthat the way is reasonable for the squint SAR and can effectively complete range compressionand azimuth focusing, and improve images' quality.
