Absolute 4-D positioning of persistent scatterers with TerraSAR-X by applying geodetic stereo SAR

  • Christoph Gisinger
  • , Stefan Gernhardt
  • , Stefan Auer
  • , Ulrich Balss
  • , Stefan Hackel
  • , Roland Pail
  • , Michael Eineder

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Abstract

The paper describes the direct retrieval of global coordinates of persistent scatterers (PS) including their secular displacement by plate tectonics from Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). For this purpose we combine stereo SAR methods, least squares parameter estimation, and geodetic observation corrections. The procedure is based on our previous research with TerraSAR-X and now applied for PS situated on the facade of a building of Technische Universität München (TUM). In order to verify the PS-based solution, we have created an accurate building model with global coordinates suitable for SAR simulations, and we use the results of permanent Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) to validate the displacement rates. Our preliminary results for the simulated phase centers and stereo SAR already indicate similar phase centers on the building facade, and the displacement rates could be retrieved with mm/year accuracy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2991-2994
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781479979295
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Nov 2015
EventIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015 - Milan, Italy
Duration: 26 Jul 201531 Jul 2015

Publication series

NameInternational Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Volume2015-November

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2015
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period26/07/1531/07/15

Keywords

  • geodesy
  • radar remote sensing
  • spaceborne radar
  • stereo image processing
  • synthetic aperture radar

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