2.10 ASAR Latency Throughput and Data Volume

PF-ASAR is an operational SAR processor that is capable of being used for very high throughput processing with no operator intervention. The combination of the processing facility software architecture and the IBM SP-2 allows scalability over a wide range of throughput requirements. This generic architecture allows PF-ASAR to be installed in many stations (both large and small). PF-ASAR processes data from all ASAR imaging modes and produces a wide range of output products. Some of these products are based on ERS heritage and some are new. The concept of stripline products allows medium-resolution products with very long azimuth extents to be efficiently produced. All PF-ASAR products meet very high accuracy and quality requirements.