NISAR: The Next Phase in Remote Sensing of the Earth

Explore the groundbreaking NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite mission in this informative lecture by Prof. Mark Simons, John W. and Herberta M. Miles Professor of Geophysics and chief scientist at JPL. Delve into the basics of remote sensing and learn about NISAR's innovative technology, including its synthetic aperture radar and reflector antenna. Discover how NISAR will revolutionize Earth observation, providing unprecedented global coverage and insights into solid Earth science, hydrology, and disaster assessment. Examine real-world applications through case studies in Iceland, California's Central Valley, and Saudi Arabia. Understand the mission's potential impact on earthquake cycle monitoring, GPS integration, and atmospheric studies. Gain insight into the collaborative efforts between NASA and ISRO, and learn why scientists are excited about NISAR's capabilities for advancing our understanding of Earth's dynamic systems.

Introduction
The Basics
The Plan
What is NISAR
NISAR Satellite
NISAR
Solid Earth Science
Interferometry
Earthquake Cycle
GPS
Iceland
Iceland Weather Service
European satellites
hydrology
longterm effects
Central Valley example
Saudi Arabia example
Disasters
Arya
Limitations
Ridge Crest Earthquake
Damage Assessment
Why are we so excited
Why do we care
Examples
Propagation to the Atmosphere
Global Coverage
Reflector Antenna
Going to India
Paul Rosen
Conclusion