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SkyRadar SAR

SkyRadar SAR is a Synthetic Aperture Radar training system for hands-on laboratory experiments. Trainees move a compatible radar antenna along a controlled linear path, collect measurements from multiple positions and process the data into SAR imagery in FreeScopes.

The linear motion axis supports approximately 0–1.8 m of travel. Pulse radar and FMCW radar can be used where supported, enabling repeatable experiments with radar motion, observation geometry, data acquisition and image formation.

The radar hardware acquires measurements, the linear SAR axis controls motion, and FreeScopes provides trainee-side SAR processing and visualization.

Designed for radar-engineering students, defence academies, universities, research laboratories and technical training environments.

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Training Advantages

Learn SAR by Doing — Move the radar along a controlled path and work with real measurement data.
Understand Synthetic Aperture — See how measurements from multiple positions contribute to image formation.
Controlled Linear Motion — Use a repeatable motion axis for structured laboratory exercises.
Compare Radar Approaches — Work with pulse and FMCW radar configurations where supported.
Process in FreeScopes — Transform measurements into SAR imagery.
Repeatable Experiments — Run structured scenarios with controlled geometry and motion.

From Controlled Radar Motion to SAR Imagery

SkyRadar SAR lets trainees move a radar along a controlled linear path, collect radar data from multiple positions and process the measurements into SAR imagery using FreeScopes.

Compatible radar → linear SAR axis → radar measurements over multiple positions → FreeScopes SAR processing → SAR visualization

The radar hardware acquires measurements, the linear axis controls radar motion, and FreeScopes performs trainee-side SAR processing and visualization.

What Trainees Do

Position targets in a controlled training scene
Move the radar along the linear axis
Collect radar measurements over multiple positions
Observe the relationship between motion, geometry and measurement data
Process captured measurements in FreeScopes
Generate and inspect SAR imagery
Compare supported radar configurations
Repeat experiments with changed target geometry or measurement conditions

Main Training Scope

SAR Fundamentals

Synthetic aperture principle
Radar motion and observation geometry
Relationship between aperture length and measurement sequence
Repeatable laboratory scenes

Controlled Data Acquisition

Linear radar movement
Measurements over a defined trajectory
Target geometry experiments
Pulse and FMCW measurements where supported

SAR Processing & Imaging

FreeScopes SAR processing workflow
Transformation of measurement data into SAR imagery
Visualization and comparison of processing results
Repeatable analysis of captured datasets

Where It Fits

Compatible radar → linear SAR axis → radar measurements over multiple positions → FreeScopes SAR processing → SAR visualization

NextGen 8 GHz Pulse Radar can provide pulse-radar measurements where supported; a compatible FMCW radar can provide another supported source. FreeScopes provides SAR processing and visualization. CloudServer and the Server Module may support larger classroom architectures where required. Components depend on the configured delivery and are not necessarily included in every base setup.

Prerequisites

Compatible SkyRadar radar source
SAR linear axis
FreeScopes with SAR processing capability
Suitable training targets or scene
Server Module or CloudServer where required by classroom architecture

Who It Is For

Radar engineering students
ATSEP and radar technical trainees where relevant
Defence academies
Universities and research laboratories
Instructors teaching radar imaging and signal processing

Learning Outcomes

Trainees can explain the synthetic-aperture principle, describe why radar movement across multiple positions enables image formation, set up a controlled SAR measurement sequence, relate target geometry and radar motion to collected data, process SAR measurement data in FreeScopes, generate and interpret SAR imagery, and compare repeatable measurements and supported radar configurations.

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