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Spaceborne SAR antenna technology and the Shuttle Imaging Radar-B (SIR-B) antenna developmentShuttleborne SAR systems have been developed jointly by NASA and JPL for remote sensing research. NASA initially entered the field of spaceborne imaging in June 1978 with the launch of Seasat. In November 1981 the Space Agency launched the Shuttle Imaging Radar-A (SIR-A) and SIR-B was lifted into orbit in October 1984. One of the key technical developments in this program is the microstrip planar antenna used to synthesize a large array for high ground resolution. This paper discusses the technology development of these spaceborne antennas with emphasis on the Shuttle Imaging Radar-B (SIR-B) system.
Document ID
19860047898
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schaeper, H. R. A.
(Houston, University TX, United States)
Nitschke, H. A.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Accession Number
86A32636
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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