X-Band SAR Instrument

Identifierx-band-sar-terrasar-foxNamesTerraSAR-FOXX-Band SAR About identifiers

Measurements and Applications

SAR images for monitoring of land surface and coastal processes.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
TerraSAR-FOX
Status
Proposed
Instrument Agencies
DLR
Maturity
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
X-Band (12.5 - 8 GHz)

SAR Parameters

Compiled from the 2026 Extended Parameters Survey, agency-nominated technical contacts and published user guides; not yet collected through the annual CEOS MIM survey.
Band
X-Band
Centre Frequency
9.8 GHz
Max Bandwidth
1200 MHz
Polarisation Modes
single · dual
Look Direction
Both
Antenna
Phased array
Polarisation Notes
Single and dual polarisation capability per the DLR survey return (2026-09-18); channel combinations not yet defined (mission in Phase A, 2026). QA 2026-10-08.
Source
2026 Extended Parameters Survey (DLR, 2026-09-18)

Imaging Modes

Compiled from the 2026 Extended Parameters Survey, agency-nominated technical contacts and published user guides; not yet collected through the annual CEOS MIM survey.
ModeResolution az × rg (m)Swath (km)Incidence (°)
High Res Sliding Spotlight HR
Change detection
0.2 × 0.25520–60
Stripmap SM
Land
3 × 0.2520–60
ScanSAR SC
Maritime
20 × 5300

Instrument Missions

TerraSAR-Fox - TerraSAR Follow-On X-band Mission (2032 - 2037) terrasar-fox_x-band-sar-terrasar-fox

Instrument Measurements