Acquisition of sensing data on a reconfigurable platform

Recent developments in wireless networking and re-configurable computing are making real-time processing of remotely sensed data and real-time information dissemination feasible. In this paper we describe the development of a single card reconfigurable hardware system that allows for both real-time acquisition and processing of radar polarimetric data. The proposed approach was developed after examining the architecture and implementation of several current data acquisition systems. Upon project completion it will be possible to support the acquisition, processing, bulk hard-disk data storage and Ethernet transfer of radar polarimetric data. This work will be particularly useful in supporting real-time operation due to speed improvements gained from reconfigurable devices.