SPACEALPHA'S SAR-XL
Unlocking Earth's data with next-gen SAR.
SAR-XL marks the next generation of space-based SAR technology by combining X and L band frequencies with onboard data processing.
NEXT-GEN SAR
SAR-XL SATELLITES
With SpaceAlpha's SAR-XL, the X and L bands work simultaneously to capture richer data. It's entirely software defined, with a large phased array antenna that forms and steers the digital beams.
SAR-XL is generations ahead of contemporary SAR missions. The result? Ultra-high-resolution, wide-swath data with technology that penetrates biomass, soil, and sand.
SAR GENERATIONS
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Single Aperture
Quad Polarization
Multi Aperture
Digital Beam Forming
SAR-XL encompasses the above capabilities, and more:
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Multi Frequency: X and L bands simultaneously
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Multi Aperture
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Multiple Digital Beam Forming
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Quad Polarization
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Simultaneous wide swath & high res modes
NEW CAPABILITIES
DUAL FREQUENCIES
Unique technical capabilities — multi-polarization, dual-frequency, multi-aperture, and multi-beam — deliver superior insight into:
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biomass structures
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soil moisture content
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objects under camouflage and trees
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objects buried in dry soil or sand
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simultaneous wide-swath and super high-res imaging
MULTIPLE IMAGING MODES FOR SUPERIOR ANALYSIS:
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Wide-swath ScanSAR modes exceed 400 km in swath
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Simultaneous X and L band StripMap mode with quad-pole L-band and high-res X-band
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Ultra-high-res X-band spotlight with 0.5 m resolution
ADVANCED CAPABILITIES
1. Tracking with realtime onboard processing and self-cueing
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Object detection, extremely wide-swath and immediate high-res imaging of detected objects
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Detects targets and location, speed, and directional information
2. In-field tasking and situation awareness
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Streaming mode: data sent to ground terminals in real-time
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Extremely large-aperture SAR antenna
SELF-CUEING & AI
QUICKER INSIGHTS
With self-cueing satellites, intelligence is achieved in real time. Data analysis occurs onboard the spacecraft and is optimized with space-based AI.
This provides customers with unparalleled and actionable information, extremely quickly.
GLOBAL IMPACT
PROPRIETARY TECH
PATENTS
APPLIED TECH
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9 patents filed globally and counting
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Several patents awarded
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Flight representative model completed
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Feasibility testing already underway
SAR-XL's unique capabilities and technical design make it a particularly powerful tool for:
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Maritime surveillance
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In-field defense, security, and intelligence
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Water management
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Land mine detection
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Digital terrain models
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Vehicle movement tracking
SAR-XL's unique capabilities and technical design make it a particularly powerful tool for:
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Maritime surveillance
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In-field defense, security, and intelligence
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Water management
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Land mine detection
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Digital terrain models
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Vehicle movement tracking
SAR-XL's unique capabilities and technical design make it a particularly powerful tool for:
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Maritime surveillance
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In-field defense, security, and intelligence
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Water management
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Land mine detection
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Digital terrain models
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Vehicle movement tracking
SAR-XL's unique capabilities and technical design make it a particularly powerful tool for:
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Maritime surveillance
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In-field defense, security, and intelligence
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Water management
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Land mine detection
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Digital terrain models
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Vehicle movement tracking