Formation flying for along-track interferometric oceanography-First in-flight demonstration with TanDEM-X

被引:16
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作者
Kahle, Ralph [1 ]
Runge, Hartmut [2 ]
Ardaens, Jean-Sebastien [1 ]
Suchandt, Steffen [2 ]
Romeiser, Roland [3 ]
机构
[1] German Aerosp Ctr DLR, German Space Operat Ctr GSOC, D-82234 Wessling, Germany
[2] German Aerosp Ctr DLR, Remote Sensing Technol Inst, D-82234 Wessling, Germany
[3] Univ Miami, RSMAS AMP, Miami, FL 33149 USA
关键词
Formation flying; Along-track interferometry; Ocean current measurement; TERRASAR-X; SATELLITE;
D O I
10.1016/j.actaastro.2014.02.014
中图分类号
V [航空、航天];
学科分类号
08 ; 0825 ;
摘要
Beyond its primary mission objective, the TanDEM-X formation flying mission provides a unique test bed for demonstrating new SAR techniques such as Along-Track Interferometry (ATI) for ocean current measurement. In this paper we discuss the ATI formation control requirements and the limitations imposed by the implemented Helix-formation. We propose two ATI scenarios and verify their feasibility by means of software simulation and in-flight demonstration. In particular, flight results of the very first ATI experiment are presented, demonstrating the high potential of TanDEM-X for mapping ocean currents. (C) 2014 IAA. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:130 / 142
页数:13
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