Next-Generation SAR Technology

Seeing Through Darkness.
Mapping the Unseen.

Aperture Dynamics pioneers next-generation Synthetic Aperture Radar technology. All-weather, day-night Earth observation for defense, environmental monitoring, and commercial applications.

15+
Years Research
50+
Publications
4
Core Patents

Traditional Sensing Fails When It Matters Most

Optical sensors cannot penetrate clouds, darkness, or adverse weather. Critical decisions require reliable data, regardless of conditions.

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All-Weather Limitation

Optical satellites are blind through clouds and precipitation, creating dangerous data gaps during critical events like floods, storms, and natural disasters.

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Daylight Dependency

Traditional imaging stops at sunset. 50% of operational time is lost, and nighttime activities remain invisible to conventional sensors.

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Defense Blindspots

Military and security operations need persistent surveillance unaffected by camouflage, weather, or time of day.

Next-Generation SAR Technology

Advanced synthetic aperture radar systems delivering unprecedented resolution and real-time capabilities.

FREQ:9.6 GHz
BAND:X-BAND
SIGNAL:
RES:0.3m

Radar That Sees What Others Cannot

Our proprietary SAR processing algorithms and hardware innovations enable high-resolution Earth observation in any weather, any time. From drone-mounted systems to satellite payloads, Aperture Dynamics technology delivers actionable intelligence when it matters most.

  • Sub-meter resolution from airborne platforms
  • Real-time processing with onboard AI
  • Interferometric SAR for millimeter-precision deformation monitoring
  • Compact, low-power designs for UAV integration
  • Advanced autofocus algorithms for motion compensation

Technical Capabilities

From sensor miniaturization to AI-powered analysis, Aperture Dynamics delivers cutting-edge radar technology across the entire processing chain.

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Multifrequency Polarimetric SAR

QuadPol Technology: Utilizes HH, HV, VH, VV polarization combinations to distinguish between scattering mechanisms — even-bounce from flat surfaces, odd-bounce from vertical structures, and volume scattering from vegetation.

X-band: High-resolution surface detail | C-band: Balanced penetration | L-band: Deep subsurface imaging

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Ground Moving Target Indication

SAR-GMTI: Advanced algorithms detect and track moving targets (vehicles, vessels) that appear blurred in standard SAR imagery. Motion compensation techniques refocus targets and derive 3D point clouds from multi-channel data.

AI-powered vehicle detection | Real-time tracking | 3D point cloud generation

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Drone-Based SAR Systems

Miniaturized Sensors: Optimal image quality from UAV-mounted SAR with precise focusing and navigation. The flexibility and maneuverability of drone SAR offer significant advantages over traditional airborne and satellite platforms.

Portable deployment | Low-altitude precision | Rapid response capability

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AI-Powered Analysis

Deep Learning: Trained neural networks for automatic object detection and classification in SAR imagery. From vehicle identification to vegetation analysis, our AI enhances surveillance and monitoring capabilities.

Vehicle detection | Change detection | Automated classification

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Tomographic SAR

3D Imaging: TomoSAR from multi-aspect acquisitions creates detailed three-dimensional reconstructions. Essential for complex urban environments and vertical structure analysis.

Multi-aspect fusion | 3D reconstruction | Urban mapping

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End-to-End Processing

Complete Pipeline: From SAR campaign planning through raw data focusing, calibration, validation, to value-adding products. Mission statement: Gaining knowledge through high quality SAR images and products.

Campaign planning | Raw data focusing | Calibration & validation

Transforming Industries

Aperture Dynamics technology serves diverse markets with tailored solutions

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Defense & Security

Border surveillance, change detection, and strategic monitoring with all-weather, day-night capability.

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Disaster Response

Rapid flood mapping, landslide assessment, and earthquake damage evaluation through any weather.

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Infrastructure Monitoring

Millimeter-precision deformation tracking for bridges, dams, buildings, and critical infrastructure.

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Environmental Intelligence

Forest monitoring, glacier tracking, vegetation analysis, and ecosystem health assessment.

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Mining & Energy

Surface deformation monitoring, pipeline integrity, and resource exploration support.

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Maritime Surveillance

Ship detection, oil spill monitoring, and coastal zone management.

World-Class SAR Experts

Decades of combined experience in radar remote sensing, signal processing, and Earth observation technology.

Elías Méndez Dominguez

Elías Méndez Dominguez, PhD

Group Leader Aperture Dynamics

Received his M.Sc. in telecommunications engineering from the University of Vigo, Spain (2007) and PhD from UZH (2018). His dissertation focused on urban change detection using SAR. Joined the Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy (2008) and Thales Nederland B.V. under the FP7 Marie Curie Program (2009). With Aperture Dynamics since 2010, became Group Leader in 2023.

Research: Radar waveform diversity, advanced pulse compression, SAR processing, drone/airborne/spaceborne SAR for complex environments
Emiliano Casalini

Emiliano Casalini, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

Holds a BSc and MSc (cum laude) in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Pisa, Italy, and PhD from UZH. His research focused on indicating and imaging ground moving targets in SAR data, integrating SAR focusing, inverse SAR, across- and along-track interferometry.

Research: Ground moving target indication, SAR/InSAR interferometry, advanced motion imaging, dynamic feature detection
Peter Brotzer

Peter Brotzer, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

Holds a BSc and MSc in Physics from ETH Zürich and a PhD from UZH. His master's thesis focused on integrated electro-optic standing wave Fourier-transform spectrometers in lithium niobate. His PhD centered on high-resolution SAR imaging using UAV platforms.

Research: UAV-based SAR, autofocus techniques, tomographic SAR (TomoSAR), multi-aspect acquisitions, IEEE JSTARS publications
Gabriel Otero Pérez

Gabriel Otero Pérez, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

Received his BSc and MSc in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Vigo, Spain, and PhD in Telematics Engineering from UC3M Madrid. Past research focused on dynamic resource allocation for post-5G/6G mobile networks, satellite integration, and small satellites (AMSAT) launched by SpaceX.

Research: SAR signal processing, novel radar platforms, satellite communications, RF systems, ground station control

Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed research demonstrating our technical leadership in SAR technology

Drone With Integrated Moving Baseline System and Time Domain Autofocus Algorithm for High Resolution SAR Images
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing • 2023
A GPS Moving Baseline Navigation System on a SAR DRONE Tested in an Experiment to Analyze the Signature of Covered Reflectors
IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing • 2022
Time Domain Autofocus Techniques for High-Resolution Airborne SAR Imaging
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing • 2021
Compact SAR Payload Design for Small UAV Platforms
Remote Sensing • 2020

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