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Unexpected Height Offsets in TanDEM-X: Explanation and Correction

Krieger, Gerhard and De Zan, Francesco and Bachmann, Markus and Hueso Gonzalez, Jaime and Rodriguez Cassola, Marc and Zink, Manfred (2012) Unexpected Height Offsets in TanDEM-X: Explanation and Correction. In: International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), pp. 1-4. IEEE. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2012-07-22 - 2012-07-27, Munich, Germany. doi: 10.1109/igarss.2012.6351579.

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Abstract

This paper reports on systematic height offsets that have been observed in TanDEM-X by evaluating a large number of digital elevation model (DEM) acquisitions. Besides the expected instrument and baseline offsets, which are compensated in the calibration chain, two unexpected external error sources have been identified that apply to any formation flying bistatic SAR interferometer. The first contribution is due to relativistic effects and can be well explained within Einstein’s special theory of relativity. The second effect is due to differential delays in the troposphere. It is shown that the theoretic predictions are in good agreement with the observed offsets. All necessary corrections have in the meantime been integrated in the operational TanDEM-X processing chain.

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Title:Unexpected Height Offsets in TanDEM-X: Explanation and Correction
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Krieger, GerhardUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
De Zan, FrancescoUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Bachmann, MarkusUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hueso Gonzalez, JaimeUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Rodriguez Cassola, MarcUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Zink, ManfredUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Date:26 July 2012
Journal or Publication Title:International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Refereed publication:Yes
Open Access:Yes
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:Yes
In ISI Web of Science:No
DOI:10.1109/igarss.2012.6351579
Page Range:pp. 1-4
Publisher:IEEE
Status:Published
Keywords:TanDEM-X, Interferoemtry, Relativity, Spacetime Interval, Differential Troposheric Delay, Calibration
Event Title:IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Event Location:Munich, Germany
Event Type:international Conference
Event Dates:2012-07-22 - 2012-07-27
Organizer:IEEE
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport (old)
HGF - Program:Space (old)
HGF - Program Themes:W EO - Erdbeobachtung
DLR - Research area:Space
DLR - Program:W EO - Erdbeobachtung
DLR - Research theme (Project):W - Vorhaben Technologie Experimente TSX und TDX (old)
Location: Oberpfaffenhofen
Institutes and Institutions:Microwaves and Radar Institute > Radar Concepts
Microwaves and Radar Institute
Microwaves and Radar Institute > Spaceborne SAR Systems
Microwaves and Radar Institute > SAR Technology
Deposited By: Krieger, Dr.-Ing. Gerhard
Deposited On:13 Aug 2012 10:48
Last Modified:11 Aug 2023 12:31

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