TerraSAR-X is a new German radar satellite scheduled to be launched in October 2006 with a lifetime of 5 years. It carries a high frequency X-band SAR sensor that can be operated in three different modes and polarizations. The Spotlight-, Stripmap- and ScanSAR-modes provide high resolution images for detailed analysis as well as wide swath data whenever a larger coverage is required. Imaging will be possible in single, dual and quad-polarization. TerraSAR-X will be an operational SAR-system for scientific and commercial applications. The Pre-launch AO was the first opportunity to apply for data for research purposes. Between June 13 and October 4 2005 172 Pis submitted 205 proposals representing more then 350 research groups.
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