Varuna-TD SAR Instrument

Measurements and Applications

In-orbit technology demonstration of PierSight's X-band SAR electronics and RF subsystem chain, including generation and transmission of SAR chirp signals to ground for verification. No SAR imaging was performed.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Varuna-TD SAR
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
PierSight, ISRO
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging microwave radars
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Constrained Access
Data Format
Engineering telemetry / X-band chirp test data

Performance Summary

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

Instrument Missions

Varuna-TD - Varuna Technology Demonstrator (2024 - 2025)

Instrument Measurements