DLR – The “chatter” of the satellite is limited, although the exchange of synchronization signals – “Hi there I am!”, But that is enough for the coordination of the first simultaneous recordings of TerraSAR-X and X-TanDEM. Since 22 of July, TerraSAR-X flies at a distance of 20 kilometers in front TanDEM-X, that is, in a formation that was set for tests, but also provides space for special radar experiments. Now we have been able to conduct the world’s first experiment on the bistatic radar mode with two satellites flying in a formation. Read More
