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Departments of the Institute

SAR Technology

The department of SAR Technology in engaged in the development of methods and techniques for airborne multimodal SAR systems...

Radar Concepts

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

Satellite SAR Systems

The Satellite SAR Systems department works on spaceborne SAR systems with a focus on the development, operation and calibration of SAR missions.

Reconnaissance and Security

The department of Reconnaissance and Security works on topics of remote sensing and reconnaissance.

Facilities

The DLR Compact Test Range is fully equipped to perform antenna radiation measurements and RCS- (Radar Cross Section) characterisation. The facility is operated by the Microwaves and Radar Institute. The core component is a March Microwave Systems B.V. dual cylindrical parabolic reflector configuration. It provides far field conditions for accurate real time measurements.

Mechanical Lab

The mechanical lab is the central manufacturing unit of the Institute, being responsible for the entire chain of design, development, manufacture and documentation of microwave components, instruments and models, also using numerically controlled machines.