Electromagnetic Scattering by Targets over a Real Earth.

Abstract

The finite element method is applied to the boundary value problem of the scatterer. To account for the presence of a real earth, multiple expansions are used to deal with the air-earth half spaces. The technique developed is applicable for metallic or dielectric targets. Computations have been made for scatterers in both free space and the presence of a real earth. The accuracy and reliability have been checked by shifted sphere solutions, comparison with bistatic radar scattering experiments, and the reciprocity theorem. These comparisons have confirmed the validity of the method. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104492

Entities

People

  • Kenneth K. Mei
  • Shu-kong Chang

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Bistatic Radar
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Computations
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Reliability
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space