A Theoretical Study of Calibration Procedures for Coherent and Non-Conherent Polarimetric Radars,

Abstract

A theoretical study has been made of calibration methods for both coherent and non-coherent polarimetric radars. Coherent systems are described in terms of measurement of the scattering matrix and non-coherent in terms of the Mueller Matrix. The similarity with the calibration of vector reflectometers is emphasized and exploited. Calibration is achieved by measuring the receiver voltages corresponding to scattering of the transmitted states by an odd bounce reflector and appropriately orientated thin wire gratings. (Great Britain)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA180818

Entities

People

  • M. A. Wood

Organizations

  • Royal Signals and Radar Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Reflectometers
  • Reflectors
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.