CReSIS airborne radars and platforms for ice and snow sounding

Autor: Emily Arnold, Carl Leuschen, Fernando Rodriguez-Morales, Jilu Li, John Paden, Richard Hale, Shawn Keshmiri
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Annals of Glaciology, Vol 61, Pp 58-67 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0260-3055
1727-5644
DOI: 10.1017/aog.2019.37
Popis: This paper provides an update and overview of the Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS) radars and platforms, including representative results from these systems. CReSIS radar systems operate over a frequency range of 14–38 GHz. Each radar system's specific frequency band is driven by the required depth of signal penetration, measurement resolution, allocated frequency spectra, and antenna operating frequencies (often influenced by aircraft integration). We also highlight recent system advancements and future work, including (1) increasing system bandwidth; (2) miniaturizing radar hardware; and (3) increasing sensitivity. For platform development, we are developing smaller, easier to operate and less expensive unmanned aerial systems. Next-generation platforms will further expand accessibility to scientists with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
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