Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping
The efficient acquisition and processing of large-scale terrain data has always been a focal point in the field of photogrammetry. Particularly in complex mountainous regions characterized by clouds, terrain, and airspace environments, the window for data collection is extremely limited. This paper...
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| description | The efficient acquisition and processing of large-scale terrain data has always been a focal point in the field of photogrammetry. Particularly in complex mountainous regions characterized by clouds, terrain, and airspace environments, the window for data collection is extremely limited. This paper investigates the use of airborne millimeter-wave InSAR systems for efficient terrain mapping under such challenging conditions. The system’s potential for technical application is significant due to its minimal influence from cloud cover and its ability to acquire data in all-weather and all-day conditions. Focusing on the key factors in airborne InSAR data acquisition, this study explores advanced route planning and ground control measurement techniques. Leveraging radar observation geometry and global SRTM DEM data, we simulate layover and shadow effects to formulate an optimal flight path design. Additionally, the study examines methods to reduce synchronous ground control points in mountainous areas, thereby enhancing the rapid acquisition of terrain data. The results demonstrate that this approach not only significantly reduces field work and aviation costs but also ensures the accuracy of the mountain surface data generated by airborne millimeter-wave InSAR, offering substantial practical application value by reducing field work and aviation costs while maintaining data accuracy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-324cff14b7f24dbb9b6b601d6750569a2025-01-24T13:48:52ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-01-0125242410.3390/s25020424Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain MappingFutai Xie0Wei Wang1Xiaopeng Sun2Si Xie3Lideng Wei4Beijing Institute of Radio Measurement, Beijing 100854, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Engineering Informatization (FSDI), Xi’an 710043, ChinaSichuan Highway Planning, Survey, Design and Research Institute Ltd., Chengdu 610000, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Rail Transit Engineering Informatization (FSDI), Xi’an 710043, ChinaBeijing Institute of Radio Measurement, Beijing 100854, ChinaThe efficient acquisition and processing of large-scale terrain data has always been a focal point in the field of photogrammetry. Particularly in complex mountainous regions characterized by clouds, terrain, and airspace environments, the window for data collection is extremely limited. This paper investigates the use of airborne millimeter-wave InSAR systems for efficient terrain mapping under such challenging conditions. The system’s potential for technical application is significant due to its minimal influence from cloud cover and its ability to acquire data in all-weather and all-day conditions. Focusing on the key factors in airborne InSAR data acquisition, this study explores advanced route planning and ground control measurement techniques. Leveraging radar observation geometry and global SRTM DEM data, we simulate layover and shadow effects to formulate an optimal flight path design. Additionally, the study examines methods to reduce synchronous ground control points in mountainous areas, thereby enhancing the rapid acquisition of terrain data. The results demonstrate that this approach not only significantly reduces field work and aviation costs but also ensures the accuracy of the mountain surface data generated by airborne millimeter-wave InSAR, offering substantial practical application value by reducing field work and aviation costs while maintaining data accuracy.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/2/424complex mountain terrainsterrain mappingairborne InSARsparse synchronous control |
| spellingShingle | Futai Xie Wei Wang Xiaopeng Sun Si Xie Lideng Wei Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping Sensors complex mountain terrains terrain mapping airborne InSAR sparse synchronous control |
| title | Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping |
| title_full | Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping |
| title_fullStr | Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping |
| title_short | Optimized Airborne Millimeter-Wave InSAR for Complex Mountain Terrain Mapping |
| title_sort | optimized airborne millimeter wave insar for complex mountain terrain mapping |
| topic | complex mountain terrains terrain mapping airborne InSAR sparse synchronous control |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/2/424 |
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