Volume 12 Issue 4
Aug.  2023
Turn off MathJax
Article Contents
Article Navigation >  Journal of Radars  > 2023  >  12(4): 832-848
ZHU Jinbiao, PAN Jie, QIU Xiaolan, et al. Analysis and experimental validation of key technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle-borne bistatic interferometric synthetic aperture radar[J]. Journal of Radars, 2023, 12(4): 832–848. doi: 10.12000/JR23060
Citation: ZHU Jinbiao, PAN Jie, QIU Xiaolan, et al. Analysis and experimental validation of key technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle-borne bistatic interferometric synthetic aperture radar[J]. Journal of Radars, 2023, 12(4): 832–848. doi: 10.12000/JR23060
shu

Analysis and Experimental Validation of Key Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-borne Bistatic Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar

DOI: 10.12000/JR23060
  • 1.

    Electronic Information College, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China

  • 2.

    Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China

  • 3.

    Suzhou Key Laboratory of Microwave Imaging Processing and Application Technology, Suzhou 215123, China

  • 4.

    Zhongke Yuda (Beijing) Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 100190, China

  • 5.

    Honeycomb Aerospace Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Beijing 100071, China

Funds:  National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFB3902600)
More Information
  • Corresponding author: ZHU Jinbiao, zhujb@aircas.ac.cn; PAN Jie, panjie@aircas.ac.cn
  • Received Date: 2023-04-27
  • Rev Recd Date: 2023-07-19
    • Available Online: 2023-07-25
  • Publish Date: 2023-08-11
    Abstract
  • Bistatic interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) overcomes the baseline length limit of the configuration of single-station interferometric SAR with two antennas and has become the primary method of terrain mapping using spaceborne interferometric SAR. To reduce the cost of surveying and mapping while promoting the development and application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-borne bistatic interferometric SAR, the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences took the lead in designing and developing a UAV-borne bistatic interferometric SAR processing system and performed flight experiments at Bailing Airport in Inner Mongolia. Herein, the system design, composition, and performance are introduced, and the scheme and implementation of the first flight experiment, along with the preliminary data processing results, are presented. In addition, the key performance metrics of the system, such as 0.5 m-elevation measurement accuracy, are verified in this study. The system serves as a foundation for future research topics, such as distributed InSAR using a multiaviation platform and tomography data acquisition and processing.

     

    • FullText(HTML)
  • loading
    • References(38)
  • [1]
    ROSEN P A, HENSLEY S, JOUGHIN I R, et al. Synthetic aperture radar interferometry[J]. Proceedings of the IEEE, 2000, 88(3): 333–382. doi: 10.1109/5.838084
    [2]
    仇晓兰, 丁赤飚, 胡东辉. 双站SAR成像处理技术[M]. 北京: 科学出版社, 2010: 8–11.

    QIU Xiaolan, DING Chibiao, and HU Dong-hui. Bistatic SAR Imaging Algorithms[M]. Beijing: Science Press, 2010: 8–11.
    [3]
    孙亚飞, 江利明, 柳林, 等. TanDEM-X双站SAR干涉测量及研究进展[J]. 国土资源遥感, 2015, 27(1): 16–22. doi: 10.6046/gtzyyg.2015.01.03

    SUN Yafei, JIANG Liming, LIU Lin, et al. TanDEM-X bistatic SAR interferometry and its research progress[J]. Remote Sensing for Natural Resources, 2015, 27(1): 16–22. doi: 10.6046/gtzyyg.2015.01.03
    [4]
    章皖秋, 岳彩荣, 颜培东. TanDEM-X极化干涉SAR森林冠层高度反演[J]. 东北林业大学学报, 2017, 45(1): 47–54. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-5382.2017.01.011

    ZHANG Wanqiu, YUE Cairong, and YAN Peidong. Forest canopy height retrieval by PolInSAR with TanDEM-X data[J]. Journal of Northeast Forestry University, 2017, 45(1): 47–54. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-5382.2017.01.011
    [5]
    LIANG Da, LIU Kaiyu, ZHANG Heng, et al. The processing framework and experimental verification for the noninterrupted synchronization scheme of LuTan-1[J]. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2021, 59(7): 5740–5750. doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2020.3024561
    [6]
    LIN Haoyu, DENG Yunkai, ZHANG Heng, et al. On the processing of dual-channel receiving signals of the LuTan-1 SAR System[J]. Remote Sensing, 2022, 14(3): 515. doi: 10.3390/rs14030515
    [7]
    HENDRIKS I, META A, TRAMPUZ C, et al. MetaSensing’s novel L-band airborne SAR sensors for the BelSAR project: First Bistatic results[EB/OL]. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Izzy-Hendriks/publication/326317566_MetaSensing%27s_Novel_L-Band_Airborne_SAR_Sensors_for_the_BelSAR_Project_First_Bistatic_Results/links/5b45af4b0f7e9b1c72236322/MetaSensings-Novel-L-Band-Airborne-SAR-Sensors-for-the-BelSAR-Project-First-Bistatic-Results.pdf, 2017.
    [8]
    META A, TRAMPUZ C, COCCIA A, et al. First results of the BelSAR L band airborne bistatic fully polarimetric Synthetic aperture radar campaign[C]. 2017 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Fort Worth, USA, 2017: 1040–1042.
    [9]
    YANG Jianyu, HUANG Yulin, YANG Haiguang, et al. A first experiment of airborne bistatic forward-looking SAR - Preliminary results[C]. 2013 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 2013: 4202–4204.
    [10]
    LI Zhongyu, WU Junjie, YI Qingying, et al. Bistatic forward-looking SAR ground moving target detection and imaging[J]. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 2015, 51(2): 1000–1016. doi: 10.1109/TAES.2014.130539
    [11]
    LI Zhongyu, YE Hongda, LIU Zhutian, et al. Bistatic SAR clutter-ridge matched STAP method for nonstationary clutter suppression[J]. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2022, 60: 5216914. doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2021.3125043
    [12]
    傅志豪. 无人机载干涉SAR系统性能分析及应用研究[D]. [硕士论文], 应急管理部国家自然灾害防治研究院, 2021.

    FU Zhihao. Performance analysis and application of UAV SAR system[D]. [Master dissertation], National Institute of Natural Hazards, 2021.
    [13]
    仇晓兰, 焦泽坤, 杨振礼, 等. 微波视觉三维SAR关键技术及实验系统初步进展[J]. 雷达学报, 2022, 11(1): 1–19. doi: 10.12000/JR22027

    QIU Xiaolan, JIAO Zekun, YANG Zhenli, et al. Key technology and preliminary progress of microwave vision 3D SAR experimental system[J]. Journal of Radars, 2022, 11(1): 1–19. doi: 10.12000/JR22027
    [14]
    LV Zexin, QIU Xiaolan, CHENG Yao, et al. Multi-rotor UAV-borne PolInSAR data processing and preliminary analysis of height inversion in urban area[J]. Remote Sensing, 2022, 14(9): 2161. doi: 10.3390/rs14092161
    [15]
    林春辉. 单基/双基SAR成像若干关键问题研究[D]. [博士论文], 西安电子科技大学, 2019.

    LIN Chunhui. Study on some imaging issues of monostatic and bistatic SAR[D]. [Ph.D. dissertation], Xidian University, 2019.
    [16]
    刘松林. 双基SAR时频同步系统研究[D]. [硕士论文], 南京航空航天大学, 2016.

    LIU Songlin. Research on time and frequency synchronization system of bistatic SAR[D]. [Master dissertation], Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2016.
    [17]
    汤晓涛, 楼良盛, 刘志铭. 编队卫星InSAR系统的相位同步分析[J]. 地球信息科学, 2008, 10(6): 798–801. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1560-8999.2008.06.020

    TANG Xiaotao, LOU Liangsheng, and LIU Zhiming. Analyses of phase synchronization on InSAR system based on formation- flying satellites[J]. Journal of Geo-information Science, 2008, 10(6): 798–801. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1560-8999.2008.06.020
    [18]
    丁赤飚, 李芳芳, 胡东辉, 等. 机载干涉合成孔径雷达数据处理技术[M]. 北京: 科学出版社, 2017: 17–36.

    DING Chibiao, LI Fangfang, HU Donghui, et al. Data Processing Technology of Airborne Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar[M]. Beijing: Science Press, 2017: 17–36.
    [19]
    李芳芳, 仇晓兰, 孟大地, 等. 机载双天线InSAR运动补偿误差的影响分析[J]. 电子与信息学报, 2013, 35(3): 559–567. doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1146.2012.00850

    LI Fangfang, QIU Xiaolan, MENG Dadi, et al. Effects of motion compensation errors on performance of airborne dual-antenna InSAR[J]. Journal of Electronics &Information Technology, 2013, 35(3): 559–567. doi: 10.3724/SP.J.1146.2012.00850
    [20]
    刘琦, 岳彩荣, 章皖秋, 等. 极化干涉SAR森林冠层高反演的地形坡度改正[J]. 东北林业大学学报, 2017, 45(1): 55–60, 70. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-5382.2017.01.012

    LIU Qi, YUE Cairong, ZHANG Wanqiu, et al. Terrain slope correction on PolInSAR forest canopy height inversion[J]. Journal of Northeast Forestry University, 2017, 45(1): 55–60, 70. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-5382.2017.01.012
    [21]
    朱刚. 超宽带(UWB)原理与干扰[M]. 北京: 清华大学出版社, 2009: 2–5.

    ZHU Gang. Ultra Wideband (UWB) Principle and Interference[M]. Beijing: Tsinghua University Press, 2009: 2–5.
    [22]
    LUECKEN H, STEINER C, and WITTNEBEN A. Location-aware UWB communication with generalized energy detection receivers[J]. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2012, 11(9): 3068–3078. doi: 10.1109/TWC.2012.070912.110101
    [23]
    潘莉娟. 星间高精度时间同步和测距系统的研究[D]. [硕士论文], 中国科学技术大学, 2008.

    PAN Lijuan. Research on high-precision time synchronization and ranging systems between satellites[D]. [Master dissertation], University of Science and Technology of China, 2008.
    [24]
    张方辉, 梁兴东, 周良将. 双站SAR时间同步误差建模及分析[J]. 国外电子测量技术, 2010, 29(8): 36–40. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-8978.2010.08.013

    ZHANG Fanghui, LIANG Xingdong, and ZHOU Liangjiang. Modeling and analyzing of time synchronization errors in bistatic SAR[J]. Foreign Electronic Measurement Technology, 2010, 29(8): 36–40. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-8978.2010.08.013
    [25]
    YOUNIS M, METZIG R, and KRIEGER G. Performance prediction of a phase synchronization link for Bistatic SAR[J]. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 2006, 3(3): 429–433. doi: 10.1109/LGRS.2006.874163
    [26]
    雷科. 机载双基地合成孔径雷达系统同步问题研究[D]. [硕士论文], 电子科技大学, 2008.

    LEI Ke. Research on synchronization of airborne bistatic synthetic-aperture radar system[D]. [Master dissertation], University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, 2008.
    [27]
    WEIB M. Synchronisation of bistatic radar systems[C]. 2004 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Anchorage, USA, 2004: 1750–1753.
    [28]
    向建冰, 吕孝雷, 付希凯, 等. 天绘二号双星InSAR成像与DSM生成技术[J]. 测绘学报, 2022, 51(12): 2493–2500. doi: 10.11947/j.AGCS.2022.20210373

    XIANG Jianbing, LÜ Xiaolei, FU Xikai, et al. Bistatic InSAR interferometry imaging and DSM generation for TH-2[J]. Acta Geodaetica et Cartographica Sinica, 2022, 51(12): 2493–2500. doi: 10.11947/j.AGCS.2022.20210373
    [29]
    孟大地. 机载合成孔径雷达运动补偿算法研究[D]. [博士论文], 中国科学院电子学研究所, 2006.

    MENG Dadi. Research on motion compensation algorithm for airborne SAR[D]. [Ph. D. dissertation], Institute of Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2006.
    [30]
    QIU Xiaolan, HAN Bin, MENG Dadi, et al. An azimuth resample method for bistatic SAR motion compensation[C]. 8th European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar, Aachen, Germany, 2010: 1–4.
    [31]
    DALL J, GRINDER-PEDERSEN J, and MADSEN S N. Calibration of a high resolution airborne 3D SAR[C]. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium Proceedings. Remote Sensing - A Scientific Vision for Sustainable Development, Singapore, 1997: 1018–1021.
    [32]
    张薇. 机载双天线干涉SAR定标方法研究[D]. [博士学位论文], 中国科学院电子学研究所, 2009.

    ZHANG Wei. Airborne dual-antenna InSAR’s interferometric calibration method research[D]. [Ph.D. dissertation], Institute of Electrics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2009.
    [33]
    吴迪, 李焱磊, 周良将, 等. 一种基于Whitt算法的SAR极化定标改进方法[J]. 雷达科学与技术, 2018, 16(2): 125–132. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2337.2018.02.002

    WU Di, LI Yanlei, ZHOU Liangjiang, et al. An improved method for SAR polarimetric calibration based on Whitt algorithm[J]. Radar Science and Technology, 2018, 16(2): 125–132. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2337.2018.02.002
    [34]
    LI Fangfang, DING Chibiao, ZHANG Yueting, et al. Airborne InSAR interferometric phase analysis, unwrapping method, and fast implementation in low coherence areas[J]. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 2020, 13: 5241–5250. doi: 10.1109/JSTARS.2020.3020148
    [35]
    黄海风, 张永胜, 董臻. 星载合成孔径雷达干涉新技术[M]. 北京: 科学出版社, 2015: 52–55.

    HUANG Haifeng, ZHANG Yongsheng, and DONG Zhen. New Interferometric Technology of Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar[M]. Beijing: Science Press, 2015: 52–55.
    [36]
    GOLDSTEIN R M and WERNER C L. Radar interferogram filtering for geophysical applications[J]. Geophysical Research Letters, 1998, 25(21): 4035–4038. doi: 10.1029/1998GL900033
    [37]
    BARAN I, STEWART M P, KAMPES B M, et al. A modification to the Goldstein radar interferogram filter[J]. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2003, 41(9): 2114–2118. doi: 10.1109/TGRS.2003.817212
    [38]
    张俊娜, 邓喀中, 范洪冬, 等. InSAR相位解缠方法应用比较[J]. 现代测绘, 2011, 34(4): 4. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-4097.2011.04.004

    ZHANG Junna, DENG Kazhong, FAN Hongdong, et al. Comparison on application of InSAR phase unwrapping methords[J]. Modern Surveying and Mapping, 2011, 34(4): 4. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-4097.2011.04.004
    • Relative Articles
    • Supplements(0)
    • Cited By
  • 加载中

Catalog

    通讯作者: 陈斌, bchen63@163.com
    • 1. 

      沈阳化工大学材料科学与工程学院 沈阳 110142

    1. 本站搜索
    2. 百度学术搜索
    3. 万方数据库搜索
    4. CNKI搜索
    Get Citation
    PDF
    XML
    Article views(1271) PDF downloads(247) Cited by()
    Proportional views
    Related

    京ICP备20021838号-8   Supported by: Beijing Renhe Information Technology Co. Ltd     百度统计

    /

    DownLoad:  Full-Size Img  PowerPoint
    Return