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Synthetic aperture radar

US10234554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2016
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/904
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments described herein simplify the recognition of objects in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery. This may be achieved by processing the image in order to make the shadow caused by the object appear more similar to the object. Alternatively, this may be achieved by processing the image in order to make the layover caused by the object appear more similar to the object. Manipulation of the shadow caused by the object and the layover caused by the object may comprise altering the aspect ratio of the image, and in the case of manipulating the shadow caused by the image, may further comprise transforming the image by reflection or rotation. The aspect ratio of the image may be altered based on information about the image collection geometry, obtained by the SAR.

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