HIGH-RESOLUTION POLARIMETRIC RADAR IMAGING AND APPLICATIONS

The basic principle of the generation of high resolution complex targe t microwave images from scattered fields is outlined, and the derivati on of so-called target characteristic parameters as well as target cha racteristic polarizations is described. Special emphasis is given to t he analysis of localized scattering centres. A fast procedure for the generation of two-dimensional microwave images under real-time conditi ons is explained in detail. Finally, two methods for studying bistatic scattering effects on a monostatic measurement range are introduced.