Microwaves and Radar Institute

The DLR Microwaves and Radar Institute at the Oberpfaffenhofen site draws on its know-how and expertise in integrated systems involving passive and active microwave technology to develop innovative sensors, algorithms and applications for ground-, airborne and satellite-based remote sensing.

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History of the institute

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Its research focuses on the design and development of new techniques and systems for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and the associated sensor-specific applications. The Institute’s remit includes the implementation of long-term research programs in airborne and satellite-based remote sensing, traffic management, and reconnaissance and security. As part of the German space program, the institute works closely with the German Space Administration at the DLR in Bonn, the European Space Agency (ESA), German industry and the relevant ministries. Training young scientists through internships, undergraduate theses and doctoral research is an important part of the institute’s remit.

The institute is divided into the following departments:

Department SAR-Technology

The department works on the development of procedures and techniques for airborne multimodal SAR systems...

Department Radar Concepts

The department Radar Concepts develops and analyzes innovative techniques for future radar remote sensing systems and applications.

Department Satellite-SAR-Systems

The Satellite SAR Systems department deals with space-based SAR systems and the development, operation and calibration of SAR missions.

Department Reconnaissance and Security

The Reconnaissance and Security department deals with topics in the Remote Sensing and Reconnaissance division.

Broschures and Reports of the Institute

Brochures and Reports

The Microwave and Radar Institue publishes articles in printed form and online that provide information on current developments and new findings from its research. Publications such as studies, brochures and strategy papers can be downloaded free of charge from this page.

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Director of the Institute

Contacts

Contact

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alberto Moreira

Director
Microwaves and Radar Institute
Münchener Straße 20, 82234 Weßling
Germany