A nonlinear chirp scaling algorithm for tandem bistatic SAR

A nonlinear chirp scaling algorithm (NCSA) is proposed for bistatic SAR data processing with high squint angles in tandem configuration. Besides the dependence of the azimuth frequency, the dependence of range is considered for the Doppler chirp rate of tandem bistatic SAR. The proposed algorithm can compensate the range dependence of both the range cell migration (RCM) and the second range compression (SRC) terms well by appropriately setting the coefficients of the phase term, which is obtained after the nonlinear chirp scaling process in the two-dimensional wavenumber domain. Only fast Fourier transforms (FFTs) and phase multiplies are required, and fast imaging is implemented in the frequency domain. Satisfying focusing qualities verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm by simulations.

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