Operating in C-band,

RADARSAT-2 ensures continuity

of all RADARSAT-1 beam modes, while offering powerful new capabilities, including higher resolution and a full range of polarization options.

A new era in Earth observation

Subsatellite Track
All beam modes are available as rightor left-looking

Extended Beams (Low Incidence)

ScanSAR WideSwath Beams FineResolution Beams Multi-Look Fine Resolution Fine Quad-Pol (reduced swath width)

Extended Beams (High Incidence)

500 km 250 km 250 km 500 km

20 49

Ultra-Fine Beams

Standard Beams Standard Quad-Pol (reduced swath width)

BEAM MODE
Fine Standard Low Incidence High Incidence Wide ScanSAR Narrow ScanSAR Wide Fine Quad-Pol Standard Quad-Pol

APPROXIMATE INCIDENCE ANGLE

NOMINAL SWATH WIDTH

APPROXIMATE RESOLUTION 1

NUMBER OF LOOKS

Selective Polarization transmission H or V receive H and/or V

37- 49 20- 49 10- 23 50- 60 20- 45 20- 46 20- 49 20- 41 20- 41

50 km 100 km 170 km 70 km 150 km 300 km 500 km 25 km 25 km

10 x 9 m 25 x 28 m 40 x 28 m 25 x 28 m 25 x 28 m 50 x 50 m 100 x 100 m 11 x 9 m 25 x 28 m

1x1 1x4 1x4 1x4 1x4 2x2 4x4 1x1 1x4

Polarimetric transmit H and V on alternate pulses receive H and V on any pulse Selective Single Polarization transmit H or V receive H or V

Ultra-Fine Multi-Look FIne

30- 40 30- 50

20 km 50 km

3x3m 11 x 9 m

1x1 2x2

1. Ground range by azimuth