Capon/apes based sar processing

Practical considerations

Conference paper (2009)

Authors

Paco López-Dekker Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning, Signal Theory and Comm. Dept., Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
Jordi J. Mallorqui Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya
Research Group
Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning
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Published Date

2009

Language

English

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Research Group

Mathematical Geodesy and Positioning

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of Capon's Minimum Variance Method (MVM) and Amplitude and Phase EStimation APES spectral estimation algorithms to SAR range-azimuth focusing. The rationale of the algorithms is explained. An implementation of a Capon or APES processing chain is described. Results using RADARSAT-2 Quad Pol data over Barcelona are used to qualitatively study the real-life performance of these algorithms.