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Fundamentals of Synthetic Aperture Radar Signal Processing

Course Title: Fundamentals of Synthetic Aperture Radar Signal Processing
Program ID: DEF 3513P Subjects: Airborne & Space, Radar, Signal Processing

Sections

Registration DeadlineSection DatesFormat & LocationCEUsFeeStatus
Oct 25, 2010 (Mon)Oct 25, 2010 (Mon) - Oct 29, 2010 (Fri)Atlanta (Georgia Tech Global Learning Center) (this is an onsite course)2.9$1,995OPEN

    NOTES:
  • -- On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.
  • -- Discount available for companies that send 3 or more people to this course. Call 404-385-3501 to register your group.
  • -- Georgia Tech employees should call 404-385-3501 to register by phone, and have their PeopleSoft number ready.

CRN

10102/220411046

Course Description

Synthetic aperture radar, or SAR, imaging has become a mature technology for remote sensing and tactical and strategic surveillance in both commercial and defense applications because of its ability to combine high-resolution two- and three-dimensional mapping with all-weather visibility. New algorithms continue to improve SAR performance and expand its range of applications. Learn the basic principles and methods of modern two- and three-dimensional SAR signal processing. Explore emerging techniques.

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers and scientists seeking a thorough understanding of radar imaging technology and applications

How You Will Benefit

  • Determine basic SAR system parameters of aperture time, resolution, and coverage
  • Examine the difference between strip-map and spotlight imaging modes
  • Know advantages and limitations of common SAR image formation algorithms
  • Interpret SAR imagery
  • Size SAR signal processors and data links
  • Master motion compensation and auto-focus algorithms
  • Calibrate SAR systems
  • Integrate SAR and GMTI modes
  • Examine the effects of electronic countermeasures on SAR systems
  • Apply advanced super-resolution techniques to radar imaging
  • Avoid common SAR misconceptions
  • Learn how SAR concepts and basic calculations are applied to systems

What Is Covered

  • Foundations
  • Common Synthetic Aperture Algorithms
  • Emerging SAR Techniques
  • Applications and Systems Examples

Course Materials

Participants receive Spotlight Synthetic Aperture Radar: Signal Processing Algorithms by Carrara, Majewski, and Goodman (Artech House, 1995), a hard copy and CD-ROM of course slides, and Georgia Tech’s “SARCASM” MATLAB tutorial demonstration software.

Prerequisites

Recommended courses:

* Students with minimal or no experience in radar signal processing should first take Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing.

Instructors

Certificate Information

This course is an elective for the following:

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