Non-linear Frequency Scaling Algorithm for FMCW SAR Data

conference paper
This paper presents a novel approach for processing data acquired with Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) dechirp-on-receive systems by using a non-linear frequency scaling algorithm. The range frequency non-linearity correction, the Doppler shift induced by the continuous motion and the range migration removal are performed at the same time in the wavenumber domain with a very efficient solution. The cross-range focusing is then achieved with conventional matched filtering. Real data have been acquired with the FMCW SAR demonstrator system built at the Delft University of Technology. Stripmap images processed with the proposed method are presented in order to show the validity of the non-linear frequency scaling algorithm. © 2006 EuMA.
TNO Identifier
223284
Publisher
EuMA
Source title
Proceedings of the 3rd European Radar Conference, 13-15 September 2006, Manchester, UK
Place of publication
Louvain-la-Neuve
Pages
9-12