Image fusion of radar and optical remote sensing data

Future satellite missions featuring optical or radar sensor payloads are set to take national capabilities in remote sensing – for example, for earth observation – to a higher level. Regardless of the applications for reconnaissance, combined processing of the data can significantly improve overall system performance capability. The Institute for Optical Sensor Systems and the Microwaves and Radar Institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are exploring techniques for sensor fusion