First Results of Experimental Polarimetric SAR-GMTI Modes on RADARSAT-2

Initial results of newly developed dual-channel polarimetric SAR-GMTI modes on RADARSAT-2 are presented, showing combined capabilities to detect ships both in open water and in a river channel surrounded by land and to differentiate land and target types. The potential to use motion information along with backscattering characteristics of HH and VH polarizations to differentiate ships from icebergs are discussed.