Gamma Sar and Interferometric Processing Software

The GAMMA Modular SAR Processor (MSP), Interferometric SAR Processor (ISP), Differential Interferometry and Geocoding Software (DIFF&GEO), and Land Application Tools (LAT) are modular software packages useful to process synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. Data of both spaceborne and airborne sensors including ERS-1/2, JERS-1, SIRC, SEASAT, RADARSAT StripMap mode, and the single-pass Dornier DOSAR interferometer have been successfully processed interferometrically. State of the art algorithms have been implemented to achieve accurate processing of the data while permitting timely processing of large data sets. Recent projects completed with the software include generation of a continental scale mosaic of Siberia consisting of more 700 JERS scenes in the frame of the SIBERIA project and the generation of subsidence maps for Bologna, Abano, and Mexico City. User-friendly display tools and full documentation in HTML language complements the software. Both binary and source code licenses are available. Recent developments included the adaptation of the software to the PC operating systems LINUX and NT and the improvement of the functionality for differential SAR interferometry. Furthermore, as part of our ERS AO3 project (ERS AO3-175), software demonstration, training, and testing examples have been developed for distribution to users. Development in the near future will include the adaptation of the software to the processing of ENVISAT ASAR (with data provided through ENV AO-210) and ALOS PALSAR (ALOS AO proposal accepted) data.