Approximation Methods for Scattering from Rough Surfaces

Abstract

Rigorous analytical methods in rough surface scattering lead to integral equations. In coordinate space these integral equations are written on the surface value of the field, the surface value of the normal derivative of the field or coupled equations on both (interface or penetrable surface or dielectric problem). An additional integration is necessary to find the scattered or transmitted field. In Fourier transform space the corresponding equations are on the scattering and/or transmission amplitudes with a direct interpretation as scattered or transmitted fields as a function of angle. Optical properties.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209482

Entities

People

  • John A. Desanto

Organizations

  • Colorado School of Mines

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Colorado
  • Diffraction
  • Equations
  • Gaussian Processes
  • Integral Equations
  • Integrals
  • Intensity
  • Plane Waves
  • Probability Density Functions
  • Random Variables
  • Scattering
  • Security
  • Wave Phenomena
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Space