TanDEM-X: A TerraSAR-X Add-On Satellite for Single-Pass SAR Interferometry
Moreira A, Krieger G, Hajnsek I, Hounam D, Werner M, Riegger S, Settelmeyer E (2004)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2004
Publisher: IEEE
Edited Volumes: International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Book Volume: 2
Pages Range: 1000-1003
Conference Proceedings Title: IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium
Event location: Anchorage, AK
URI: https://elib.dlr.de/6187/
Abstract
TanDEM-X is a mission proposal for a TerraSAR-X add-on satellite for high-resolution single-pass SAR interferometry. This mission proposal has been selected for a Phase A study within the scope of a Call for Proposals for a next German Earth Observation Mission to be launched in 2008/2009. The mission has the goal of generating a global Digital Elevation Model (DEM) with an accuracy corresponding to the DTED-3 specifications (12 m posting, 2 m relative height accuracy for flat terrain). This goal will be achieved by means of a second, TerraSAR-X like satellite (TanDEM-X) flying in a close orbit configuration with TerraSAR-X. This paper describes the mission concept and requirements, including several innovative aspects like operation modes, orbit selection and maintenance as well as PRF and phase synchronization. Results from a detailed performance estimation show the achievable DEM accuracy. Finally, an overview of the potential of the TanDEM-X mission for several scientific applications is presented.
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APA:
Moreira, A., Krieger, G., Hajnsek, I., Hounam, D., Werner, M., Riegger, S., & Settelmeyer, E. (2004). TanDEM-X: A TerraSAR-X Add-On Satellite for Single-Pass SAR Interferometry. In IEEE (Eds.), IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (pp. 1000-1003). Anchorage, AK: IEEE.
MLA:
Moreira, Alberto, et al. "TanDEM-X: A TerraSAR-X Add-On Satellite for Single-Pass SAR Interferometry." Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium Proceedings: Science for Society: Exploring and Managing a Changing Planet. IGARSS 2004, Anchorage, AK Ed. IEEE, IEEE, 2004. 1000-1003.
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