An Integral Equation Method for Electromagnetic Scattering Problems.
Abstract
The purpose of this memorandum report is to document the analysis which was performed to obtain the matrix equation which represents the electromagnetic fields scattered from axially symmetric targets. Although these results are not new, the analysis is presented in a concise, logical manner which is suitable for computer programming and which provides the foundation for the solution of diverse transient electromagnetic scattering problems by the newer methods of natural mode representations and singularity expansion techniques. The motivation for this study was to formulate in an understandable manner the necessarily complicated and tedious electromagnetic scattering calculations. Even relatively simple targets, e.g., missiles and torpedoes, require lengthy calculations. The integral equation for electromagnetic scattering from axially symmetric targets is derived. The boundary conditions for the case of metallic (perfectly conducting) and for the case of lossy dielectric targets are applied. The integral equation is reduced to matrix form by application of the method of moments. The scattering cross section is derived. A typical target geometry (sphere-cone-sphere) is used as an example. The detailed calculations are documented for reference with future computer calculations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016583
Entities
People
- Arthur K. Jordan
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory