In this project, we constructed the Goddard Radio Interferometry Testbed (GRIT), an experimental model for the Synthesis Imaging Radiometer (SIR). We created a central control interface for the antennas, receivers, X-Y positioner, and post-processing units that comprise GRIT. By moving a pair of antennas in formation across a noisy scene, we generated images of the sources present in the test environment. The theories explored experimentally using GRIT contribute to the development of next-generation microwave passive remote sensing instrument like SIR.

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Creator

• Moriarty, Michael H.
• Simon, Nina Katharine
• Leach, Katherine Anne

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02B004M

Advisor

• Looft, Fred J.

Year

• 2002

Center

• Goddard Space Flight Center Project Center - MQP

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright