QPS-SAR Instrument

Measurements and Applications

X-band SAR multi-purpose imagery, supporting infrastructure management, emergency response, and recovery

Instrument Summary

Full Name
QPS-SAR
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
iQPS
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Constrained Access
Data Format
GEOTIFF, SICD (depending on the observation mode)

Performance Summary

Resolution
Stripmap: 1.8 x 0.46 m, Spotlight: 0.46 x 0.46 m
[Best Resolution: 0.46m]
Swath
Stripmap: 14km x 7km, Spotlight: 7km x 7km
[Max Swath: 14 km]
Accuracy
Waveband
X-band - 9.6 GHz
X-Band (12.5 - 8 GHz)

Instrument Missions

QPS-SAR Constellation - Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) - Synthetic Aperture Radar Constellation (2019 - 2029)

Instrument Measurements