Coherent simulation of SAR images

Horst Hammer; Karsten Schulz

doi:10.1117/12.830380

29 September 2009 Coherent simulation of SAR images

Horst Hammer, Karsten Schulz

Proceedings Volume 7477, Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XV; 74771G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830380
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2009, Berlin, Germany

Abstract

Simulated SAR images can be used for a wide variety of purposes such as classification, object recognition or the education of SAR image analysts. In this paper, a SAR simulation tool based on an extended raytracing approach is introduced. The approach allows for a coherent simulation of the most important SAR image features. Another aspect is the modeling of material properties necessary for the creation of synthetic SAR images that look realistic. Also, the image formation process is described in detail since it has immense impact on the overall appearance of the final image. The different steps of the simulation process and their influence on the appearance of the final simulated image are demonstrated with simulated images of a simple building. Then, examples for the simulation of large scale scenes at high resolution are given.

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Horst Hammer and Karsten Schulz "Coherent simulation of SAR images", Proc. SPIE 7477, Image and Signal Processing for Remote Sensing XV, 74771G (29 September 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830380

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