Deep View

Program Manager: Mr. Roger Hall

Overview

The Deep View program will develop a high-resolution radar imaging capability to characterize objects in earth orbit.  A special emphasis will be placed on imaging small objects at orbits ranging from low earth orbit (LEO) to geo-synchronous orbit (GEO).  The system will be based upon a large aperture imaging radar system redesigned to operate at very high power over very broad bandwidth at W-band.  Key technology development will focus on: (1) transmitters capable of providing the required power to image at deep-space ranges over full bandwidth, and (2) an antenna design that maintains the necessary form factor over a very large aperture.  The capabilities emerging from this program will enable the classification of unknown objects, such as space debris, as well as the monitoring of the health and status of operational satellites.

Last Updated: 02/18/08