Electromagnetic Wave Scattering by Partially-Buried Metallic and Dielectric Objects.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the feasibility of computing electromagnetic wave scattering by objects which are buried or partially buried in a lossy ground. The datas obtained through computer solutions of the related Maxwell's Equations can be applied to detection of plastic land mines, tunnels and natural resources. The method used in this investigation is based on the Unimoment method, a unique hybrid of analytical and numerical methods. The extension of the method to include lossy ground half-space was made possible by the development of special eigenfunctions which include the continuity of the air-ground interface. Results were obtained for scattering by buried body of revolution, buried body of revolution with arbitrary orientation and two-body scattering.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140109

Entities

People

  • K. K. Mei

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies
  • Bodies Of Revolution
  • Buried Objects
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Equations
  • Far Field
  • Land Mines
  • Military Research
  • Natural Resources
  • Near Field
  • Observation Aircraft
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Plane Waves
  • Remote Sensing
  • Revolutions
  • Scattering
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects