Basic Synthetic Aperture Radar
Duration:
8×3 hour sessions over 3 weeks
Location:
E1.19 Science East, Belfield
Certificate:
This module may be considered as prior learning for the MSc Space Science & Technology [F060]
Cost:
€1,500
Programme Overview
This module introduces learners to the radar and signal processing principles behind Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). An overview of SAR sensor technologies and applications prepares learners for hands-on sessions in which the standard data processing and analysis tools are applied to real-world problems. The use of SAR satellite data is becoming increasingly prevalent with the advanced capabilities of the current fleet of spacecraft. In an Irish context it is particularly useful as SAR can penetrate clouds.
Application Deadline: 22nd October, 2024
Course Start date: 29th October 2024
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you will:
- Have a good understanding of basic radar and signal processing principles and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imaging, acquisition geometry, design requirements and imaging modes.
- Be familiar with the basic SAR focusing algorithms.
- Be aware of the development of SAR technology and its applications from both scientific and commercial points of view.
- Have processed simulated and real SAR signals and extracted information from SAR images
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for data scientists, geographical information systems (GIS) specialists, public servants, meteorologists, and business development managers who are interested in exploring how emerging satellite technologies such as SAR could be utilized to offer new insights relevant to their domain. This course is also suitable for recent graduates in related areas (e.g. astrophysics) who wish to adapt their knowledge to SAR.
Modules
- Radar fundamentals: working principles, radar equation, resolutions, waveforms, review of cross correlation, matched filter, bulk compression, coherent processing, Doppler principle.
- SAR principles: operating principles of SAR, synthetic aperture concept, geometry of acquisition, Noise Equivalent Sigma Zero and derivation, imaging modes, range migration, resolutions in range and cross range, received SAR signal model.
- SAR Processing: imaging algorithms, time-domain processing, frequency domain processing, multi-look strategies.
- SAR in practice: Overview of past, existing and future scientific and commercial SAR missions, spatial/temporal resolutions, carrier frequency characteristics, and imaging modes.
- Advanced SAR modes and applications.
Course Leader
Prof. Lorraine Hanlon
Space Industry Skillnet Funding
Space Industry Skillnet, an organisation dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of Space technology, is partnering with UCD micro-credentials to develop and support the course fee for eligible learners* on relevant, space-focused, micro-credentials.
How to access the funding:
Apply for one of the applicable micro-credentials through the UCD website.
Clearly indicate on your application that you are applying with the intention of receiving a subsidised place on the course through Space Industry Skillnet’s partnership and that you believe you are eligible for this funding.
If you are successful, you will receive an offer from UCD.
Once you have accepted your offer, and provided you meet the eligibility criteria*, you will make payment of the fees for the micro-credential fee directly to Space Industry Skillnet.
Once payment has been made, you can register and join your micro-credential.
*The eligibility criteria, as set out by the Space Industry Skillnet, are as follows:
Companies must be private enterprises based in the Republic of Ireland.
Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or publicly funded organisations, such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
Commercial semi-state companies are eligible, providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
Sole traders are eligible as Companies.
Eligibility for Trainees:
Key requirements regarding trainee eligibility:
Trainees must be based in the Republic of Ireland.
Trainees must be employed within private enterprise.
Space Industry Skillnet is required to collect data on the profile of trainees supported and record this data for Skillnet Ireland.