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Department of Reconnaissance and Security (Prof. Dr. Helmut Süß)

The department of Reconnaissance and Security works on topics of remote sensing and reconnaissance. The main interests are:

Accomodation analysis

Development and realization of tools for development, analysis and simulation of space-based SAR systems with highest spatial and radiometric resolution including the necessary signal processing steps,
Setup of earth-based experimental SAR systems with highest spatial and radiometric resolution,
Setup of full-polarimetric microwave radiometers based on the principle of aperture synthesis

The department is subdivided in five working groups which treat the topics described below.

Research Groups

SAR Analysis (Dr. Björn A. Dietrich)

The SAR Analysis group is engaged in the development of analytical and numerical techniques for the design and analysis of spaceborne SAR systems for reconnaissance missions.

SAR Simulation (Dr. Rainer Speck)

The SAR simulation group is focusing on the conception, development and realization of complex end-to-end simulation tools for the analysis and optimization of highest-resolution SAR systems with variable imaging geometries on space-borne or air-borne platforms, the prediction of high-resolution imaging effects, the analysis of complex target signatures, and training of military image interpreters. Further activities are the development of ground-segment processing and analysis tools for SAR-Lupe and successor.

Microwave Sensors (Dr. Markus Peichl)

The group performs research, development and construction of high-performance radar and radiometer systems for various applications. Most modern imaging principles are investigated and analyzed with respect to feasibility and expense, and edge of technology components are used for the construction of innovative systems. For radar applications high-resolution, fully-polarimetric, multi-channel systems for imaging, target signature acquisition, or range and velocity measurements are considered, for instance. In addition, advanced image reconstruction tools like ISAR/SAR processing and corresponding evaluation tools suitable for the operated radar systems, are investigated and implemented. For passive microwave imaging high-resolution, fully-polarimetric radiometer systems, both using real aperture techniques and the principle of aperture synthesis, are considered. Here as well the development and implementation of advanced image reconstruction tools suitable for the operated radiometer systems is performed. The group furthermore develops and constructs multi-sensor systems for advanced object detection and recognition (e.g. for reconnaissance, surveillance, concealed object detection) and plans and executes measurement campaigns for signature acquisition and the exploration of new application areas.

System Engineering (Dr. Thomas Neff)

Lead of analyses and simulations for satellite missions and satellite systems to support in house and external satellite projects activities, development of tools for mission analysis with respect to information age of payload data, system response time and coverage.

Signatures (Dr. Erich Kemptner)

Analysis of the scattering behaviour (signatures) of man-made targets in their natural environment. The focus is on the development of computer programs for the numerical simulation of mono- as well as bistatic radar signatures.

Projects and Contracts

Contacts

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Helmut Süß
Head of Department Reconnaissance and Security
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-2372
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135

Dr.-Ing. Björn A. Dietrich
Head of the SAR Analysis Group
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-3073
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135

Dr.-Ing. Rainer Speck
Head of the SAR Simulation Group
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-2322
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135

Dr.-Ing. Markus Peichl
Head of the Microwave Sensors Group
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-2390
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135

Dr.-Ing. Thomas Neff
Head of the System Engineering Group
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-3327
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135

Dr. tech. Erich Kemptner
Head of the Signatures Group
German Aerospace Center
Microwaves and Radar Institute, Reconnaissance and Security
Oberpfaffenhofen-Wessling
Tel.: +49 8153 28-2370
Fax: +49 8153 28-1135