German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Microwaves and Radar Institute

With its know-how and overall system expertise in passive and active microwaves, the Microwaves and Radar Institute develops innovative sensors, algorithms and applications for ground-based, airborne and satellite-based remote sensing.

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Departments of the Micorwaves and Radarsystems Institut

SAR-Technology Department

The department works on the development of procedures and techniques for airborne multimodal SAR systems...

Radar Concepts Department

The department Radar Concepts develops and analyzes innovative techniques for future radar remote sensing systems and applications.

Satellite-SAR-Systems Department

The Satellite SAR Systems department deals with space-based SAR systems and the development, operation and calibration of SAR missions.

Reconnaissance and Security Department

The Reconnaissance and Security department deals with topics in the Remote Sensing and Reconnaissance division.

Rsearch infrastructure of the institute

Compact Test Range

Antenna and "Radar Cross Section" measuring system based on the "Dual Reflector Compact Range" principle in a shielded room lined with microwave absorbers (24 m x 11.7 m x 9.7 m). Measuring range from 300 MHz up to 100 GHz.

F-SAR

The airborne SAR system with polarimetric and interferometric operating modes in X, C, S, L and P band. Geometric resolution from 4 m to 25 cm, depending on frequency band and user requirements.

Brochures and Reports

The Microwave and Radar Institue publishes articles in printed form and online that provide information on current developments and new findings from its research. Publications such as studies, brochures and strategy papers can be downloaded free of charge from this page.

Careers & Education

Job vacancies at the Institute

As a student at the institute, you have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, further your education and gain valuable experience. The institute regularly offers positions for student assistants who can take on various tasks, such as data analysis, programming and hardware development.

Information for students

As a student at the institute, you have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, further your education and gain valuable experience. The institute regularly offers positions for student assistants who can take on various tasks, such as data analysis, programming and hardware development.