Abstract:Abstract-RADARSAT-1 has been operating for over nine years as the world's first commercial space-borne synthetic aperture RADAR (SAR) remote sensing system. RADARSAT-2 provides for a continuation of the RADARSAT-1 services, enhanced performance, new features, and a more commercial approach to both the development and operation of the system. This paper describes some key aspects of the development from an operations perspective along with the system integration and preparation for operations.Following a system… Show more
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