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Fine resolution topographic mapping of the Jovian moons: a Ka-band high resolution topographic mapping interferometric synthetic aperture radarThe topographic data set obtained by MOLA has provided an unprecedented level of information about Mars' geologic features. The proposed flight of JIMO provides an opportunity to accomplish a similar mapping of and comparable scientific discovery for the Jovian moons through us of an interferometric imaging radar analogous to the Shuttle radar that recently generated a new topographic map of Earth. A Ka-band single pass across-track synthetic aperture radar (SAR) interferometer can provide very high resolution surface elevation maps. The concept would use two antennas mounted at the ends of a deployable boom (similar to the Shuttle Radar Topographic Mapper) extended orthogonal to the direction of flight. Assuming an orbit altitude of approximately 100 km and a ground velocity of approximately 1.5 km/sec, horizontal resolutions at the 10 meter level and vertical resolutions at the sub-meter level are possible.
Document ID
20060043796
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Madsen, Soren N.
Carsey, Frank D.
Turtle, Elizabeth P.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
June 12, 2003
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Forum on Concepts and Approaches for Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: June 12, 2003
End Date: June 14, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Jupiter Icy Moon Orbiter
topographic mapping
radar

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