1. A Canadian Space Agency Perspective on SAR-related ARD
Paul Briand, Yves Crevier
LSI VC 2 meeting
July 20-22, 2016

2. RADARSAT 2 Beam Modes

3. RADARSAT 2 Polarization Options

4. RADARSAT 2 Products Types
RADARSAT 2 Product Description, Issue 1/13 March 21, 2016

5. Summary of RADARSAT 2 Product Characteristics

6. Analysis Ready Data Challenges for RADARSAT 2
RADARSAT 2 possesses advance SAR capabilities in support to operational and innovative applications
InSAR, coherent change detection and polarimetric decomposition are key techniques commonly used by RADARSAT 2 users
Designed as an “a la carte” system offering a wide variety of modes and processing levels to suit the custom needs of the users
The definition of a single ARD would defeat the purpose of the mission
This said – a precedent is created in support of the marine security stakeholders (MSSR mode) – there is nothing that hinders us to define a terrestrial ARD

7. Analysis Ready Data RCM Context
RCM acquisition strategy will be performed under a systematic standard coverage concept allowing coherent thematic data collection
All data will be processed automatically – no backlog
Users want to spend more time on analysis rather than pre-processing
The above supports the concept for the definition of SAR ARD associated with data processing toolboxes for higher product’s levels while preserving the system capabilities

8. Analysis Ready Data Solution for RCM
Proposed product
Low-level, pre-processing products with a broad user base (calibrated beta, sigma, gamma naught)
Toolbox* for: (local- and/or cloud-based)
Automatic orthorectified imagery
Backscatter and speckle filtering products
Polarimetric decompositions and coherent change products
Lake ice on/off products
InSAR Toolbox
* Currently under development by the CCMEO within the DUAP program