Adaptive compression algorithm results for complex synthetic aperture radar data

Francis R. Cirillo; Paul L. Poehler; Noneen Ziemba

doi:10.1117/12.514650

12 September 2003 Adaptive compression algorithm results for complex synthetic aperture radar data

Francis R. Cirillo, Paul L. Poehler, Noneen Ziemba

Proceedings Volume 5095, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery X; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.514650
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Research conducted on complex Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data over the last two years has culminated in the development of a compression algorithm1 compatible with current imagery standards. This new algorithm also includes adaptive attributes which identify the radar data type, data characteristics, and then selects optimal quantization parameters, generated based on the statistics of the data, from a knowledge base. This algorithm has achieved near-lossless compression ratios in excess of 20 to 1, with reduced Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and increased Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR). This algorithm also produces minimal degradation when producing phase-derived radar products. This paper describes the algorithm development, operation, and test results obtained using this compression algorithm., The algorithm component elements are described including the use of an adaptive preprocessor, modified quantizer, and knowledge base. This paper details the improved results observed for compressed data, magnitude imagery, and phase-derived products generated during the study.

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Francis R. Cirillo, Paul L. Poehler, and Noneen Ziemba "Adaptive compression algorithm results for complex synthetic aperture radar data", Proc. SPIE 5095, Algorithms for Synthetic Aperture Radar Imagery X, (12 September 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.514650

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