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AEROSPACE CHINA ›› 2017, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 22-31.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-0940.2017.03.003

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Overview of Chinese First C Band Multi-Polarization SAR Satellite GF-3

  

  1. China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing 100094
  • Online:2017-09-17 Published:2019-11-28
  • About author:ZHANG Qingjun (1969- ), graduated from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a Ph.D degree in information and communication engineering. Professor ZHANG is a doctoral supervisor and works at China Academy of Space Technology. He served as the Chief Designer and project manager of the GF-3 satellite and HY-2 satellite.

Abstract: The GF-3 satellite, the first C band and multi-polarization Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite in China, achieved breakthroughs in a number of key technologies such as multi-polarization and the design of a multiimaging mode, a multi-polarization phased array SAR antenna, and in internal calibration technology. The satellite technology adopted the principle of “Demand Pulls, Technology Pushes”, creating a series of innovation firsts, reaching or surpassing the technical specifications of an international level.