Hein A. Processing of SAR Data. Fundamentals, Signal Processing, Interferometry

Springer, 2004. — 302 p.This work describes in a comprehensive manner new methods and algorithms concerning the interferometric processing of SAR data. It provides a general description with strong emphasis on system and signal theory. In this context a study is presented which derives a new, non-linear, two-dimensional, locally independent SAR-processing algorithm. It shows excellent phase consistency. A comparison is presented of different SAR-focussing algorithms by making use of a uniform starting point, the two-dimensional point target spectrum. With regard to sub-pixel accuracy, a method is introduced for the co-registration process. Based on the geometrical effects of the side-looking geometry, computationally efficient algorithms are developed to correct foreshortening, shadowing and layover. Based on a method of automatically generating reference heights, the outfinal SAR data product is geo-coded.SAR basic
SAR-signal Processing
Signal processing algorithms
Interferometry
Summary and perspectives
Essentials