International School

Aims and Scopes: 

ARISA 2026 – International School aims to educate and empower the next generation of scientists and young professionals in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and microwave remote sensing.

The two-day program is designed to provide a coherent and in-depth perspective on modern SAR, spanning from electromagnetic modeling and signal formation to advanced imaging techniques and innovative radar system concepts. The school emphasizes the interplay between physical modeling, statistical signal processing, and data-driven approaches, highlighting how these complementary elements enable reliable information extraction from complex radar observations.

Specifically, the school will:

●       provide a rigorous overview of electromagnetic modeling and SAR signal formation mechanisms;

●       introduce advanced statistical modeling and speckle characterization techniques;

●       present state-of-the-art SAR methodologies, including interferometry, tomography, and polarimetry;

●       discuss calibration and quality control aspects essential for reliable SAR products;

●       explore the integration of deep learning and artificial intelligence within SAR processing chains;

●       examine innovative SAR system concepts such as formation flying, bistatic configurations, drone-based SAR, and next-generation mission architectures.

Intended attendees:

 Young professionals, Young Researcher, Graduate Students, Early career faculty