X-band SAR (Umbra) Instrument

Measurements and Applications

X-band SAR multi-purpose imaging

Instrument Summary

Full Name
X-band SAR (Umbra)
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Umbra Space
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Constrained Access
Data Format
GeoTIFF, NITF, CPHD

Performance Summary

Resolution
Spotlight: 0.25 - 1.0 m, Scan: 0.5 - 2.0 m,
[Best Resolution: 0.25m]
Swath
Spotlight: 5x5km, Scan: 25 - 50-100km (resolution dependent)
[Max Swath: 100 km]
Accuracy
Absolute Geolocation Accuracy: 8m (CE90)
Waveband
X-band, Radar Bandwidth: Up to 1,200 MHz, Center Frequency: 9.6 GHz or 9.8 GHz, Natural Footprint: 7.5 x 11 km up to 16 x 10 km
X-Band (12.5 - 8 GHz)

Instrument Missions

Umbra - Umbra SAR Constellation (2021 - 2030)

Instrument Measurements