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Next Generation P-Band Planetary Synthetic Aperture Radar

Rincon, Rafael·Carter, Lynn·Lu, Dee Pong Daniel
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The Space Exploration Synthetic Aperture Radar (SESAR) is an advanced P-band beamforming radar instrument concept to enable a new class of observations suitable to meet Decadal Survey science goals for planetary exploration. The radar operates at full polarimetry and fine (meter scale) resolution, and achieves beam agility through programmable waveform generation and digital beamforming. The radar architecture employs a novel low power, lightweight design approach to meet stringent planetary instrument requirements. This instrument concept has the potential to provide unprecedented surface and near- subsurface measurements applicable to multiple DecadalSurvey Science Goals.

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Rincon, Rafael, Carter, Lynn, Lu, Dee Pong Daniel. 2016-10-18. Next Generation P-Band Planetary Synthetic Aperture Radar. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20170004846

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