TerraSAR-X Spotlight Interferometric Observations of Archaeoastronomical Structures at Nabta Playa, Egypt
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In this paper, we describe the analysis of the TerraSAR-X high-resolution spotlight mode radar data in comparison with in situ measurements, optical imagery and ALOS PALSAR L-band radar data, for the purpose of investigating surface and subsurface features associated with ancient stones at Nabta Playa, Egypt. Many of the structures observable in the field and from high-resolution satellite optical imagery are clearly visible in the TerraSAR-X data. The L-band data is coarser resolution, but shows distinctly different features from the X-band data, possibly indicating greater surface penetration. The availability of high-resolution TerraSAR-X data has been essential to the understanding of the area.
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