Earth Science Technology Office
Advanced Antenna for Digital Beamforming SAR
Project Introduction
Develop a wideband (500 MHz) L-band phased-array antenna for airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) applications based on a novel approach that will make possible meter-resolution and fully polarimetric measurements of permafrost and above ground biomass.
The development will enable a new generation airborne Digital Beamforming Synthetic Aperture Radar (DBSAR-2) instrument that can significantly enhance the scientific measuring capability of existing SAR systems while providing critical data for carbon cycle studies.
Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
NASA Headquarters
(HQ)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Washington, DC |
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, MD |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
-
Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Science Mission Directorate (SMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- NASA Headquarters (HQ)
Responsible Program:
- Earth Science Technology Office
Project Management
Program Director:
Project Manager:
Principal Investigator:
Project Duration
Start: Dec 2011
End: Nov 2013
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 2 |
| Current: | 2 |
Applied Research
Development
Demo & Test
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TA 5 Communications, Navigation, and Orbital Debris Tracking and Characterization Systems
- TA 5.2 Radio Frequency Communications
- TA 5.2.6 Antennas
Other / Cross-cutting:
Target Destination
Earth