Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging Using a Beamforming Framework.

Title: Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging Using a Beamforming Framework.

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Authors:: Charles V. Jakowatz, Jr.; Wahl, Daniel E.

Publication Date:: 2017-09-01

Research Org.:: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Laboratories, null

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

OSTI Identifier:: 1414891

Report Number(s):: SAND2017-10146B
657090

DOE Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:: Book

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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