Studies of the Polarimetric Dependence of Enhanced Backscattering from One-Dimensional Surfaces

Abstract

We conduct theoretical calculations that study the diffuse scattering properties of surfaces that are randomly rough in one dimension. The four distinct elements of the Stokes matrix of such a surface are calculated using numerical techniques that employ exact methods to determine the scattered field. The behavior of the Stokes matrix elements are interpreted explicitly in terms of multiple scattering. The surfaces parameters chosen are the same as used in recent experiments. The investigations clarify the physical origins of disagreement between theoretical and experimental results in this field. Electromagnetic Scattering, Polarization, Rough Surfaces, Backscattering Enhancement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1991
Accession Number
ADA248431

Entities

People

  • Kevin A. O'donnell
  • Thierry R. Michel

Organizations

  • Georgia Tech

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Backscattering
  • Boundaries
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Experimental Data
  • Illumination
  • Intensity
  • Military Research
  • Optical Properties
  • Refractive Index
  • Roughness
  • Scattering
  • Scientists
  • Standards
  • Statistics
  • Surface Roughness
  • Triangles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Theoretical Analysis.