SAR (NeuSAR) Instrument

Measurements and Applications

The SAR instrument can image in two modes, strip imaging, which involves continuous observation across the orbital path, for coverage of large areas, and spot imaging, which involves repeated observation of a single point, for high resolution image generation.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
SAR (NeuSAR)
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
OSTIn, DSO
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Strip: 2 x 2 m; Spot: 1.5 x 0.5 m
[Best Resolution: 0.5m]
Swath
Strip: 5.5 x 28 km; Spot: 4 x 4 km.
[Max Swath: 28 km]
Accuracy
Waveband
X-band
 

Instrument Missions

NeuSAR - NeuSAR (2022 - 2027)

Instrument Measurements