Orthogonal Detection of Radar Targets in Rain at Ku-Band
Abstract
A comparison was made of the co-polarized and cross-polarized radar return from terrain and various waterborne and airborne targets under the rain conditions noted. Clutter due to weather is greatly reduced in the cross- polarized channel, and the detection of targets in that channel is greatly enhanced. Measurements made indicate clutter return in the cross-channel is down approximately 20 db from that in the co-channel. Changing the transmitted polarization from horizontal to vertical makes no apparent difference in the effect.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0721627
Entities
People
- G. L. Jonsen
- R. J. Friedland
Organizations
- Boeing