TerraSAR-X Basic Image Products: Specifications

TerraSAR-X acquires radar data in the following three main imaging modes:

SpotLight: up to 1m resolution, scene size 10 km (width) x 5 km (length)
StripMap: up to 3m resolution, scene size 30 km (width) x 50 km (length*)
ScanSAR: up to 18 m resolution, scene size 100 km (width) x 150 km (length*)
*StripMap & ScanSAR: acquisition length extendable to up to 1,650 km.

In addition, the unique design of TerraSAR-X's SAR antenna allows a variety of polarimetric combinations: single or dual polarization and even full polarimetric data takes, are possible.

Depending on the desired application, one of four different product types (processing levels) can be selected

• Single Look Slant Range Complex (SSC)
• Multi Look Ground Range Detected (MGD)
• Geocoded Ellipsoid Corrected (GEC)
• Enhanced Ellipsoid Corrected (EEC)

For further details, please download more extensive descriptions as pdf-file
Basic Product Specifications (imaging modes, product types, processing options)
Level-1B Product Format Specification (format of delivery, data structure, metadata information).

The TerraSAR-X Archive-to-Go provides an overview of available TerraSAR-X acquisitions and can be downloaded on the Archive-to-Go page.

Alternatively, contact Infoterra's Customer Service Team via eMail or at +49 7545 8 4344 today – they are ready to assist in selecting the optimal combination of image characteristics for each specific application purpose.