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Appendix B

Microwave Bands Available for SAR

        Name          wavelength (cm)       Frequency (GHz)       
Ka                         0.75-1.13        26.5-40               
K                          0.75-1.67        18-26.5               
Ku                         1.67-2.40        12.5-18               
X                          2.40-3.75        8-12.5                
C                           3.75-7.5        4-8                   
S                            7.5-15         2-4                   
L                            15-30          1-2                   
P                            30-130         0.230-1               



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