(a) (b)
Figure 11: Single looks complex image in the second
receiver: module (a), phase (b).
The comparison analysis of two single look complex
images illustrates the functionality of the geometry,
kinematics and signal models in BSAR scenario
with multiple receivers. Between the two SLC
images there are differences in the module and phase
due to the baseline between the receivers. The phase
difference in SLC images can be used to generate a
complex interferogram that can be applied for three
dimensional measurements of the observed object.
6 CONCLUSION
In the present work BSAR approach of signal
formation and image reconstruction has been used.
Mathematical expressions to determine the range
distance to a particular point scatterer from the
object space have been derived. The model of the
BSAR signal return based on a linear frequency
modulated transmitted signal, 3-D geometry and
reflectivity properties of point scatterers from the
object space has been described. The mathematical
expression of BSAR target image – six storage
building has been derived. Based on the concept of
BSAR signal formation a classical image
reconstruction procedure including range
compression and azimuth compression implemented
by Fourier transformation has been analytically
derived. To verify the three dimensional BSAR
geometry and kinematics, signal model, algorithms
and image reconstruction, a numerical experiment
has been carried out and results have been
graphically illustrated. The multiple receiver BSAR
geometry and kinematics, equations of LFM BSAR
signal model can be used for modelling of signal
formation process and to test image reconstruction
procedures.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This work is supported by Project NATO
ESP.EAP.CLG. 983876 and Project DDVU
02/50/2010.
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