Experimental Progress Toward Detection and Identification of Electromagnetically Complex Structures
Abstract
Radio frequency (RF) signatures have been observed in the scattered return when a passive electromagnetically complex target structure is excited with a broadband pulse. The target range can be reliably determined up to a maximum range that is subject to equipment limitations. The range dependence of the return is found to be consistent with theoretical predictions, which include the role played by soil conductivity. Many activities, military and civilian, can benefit from remote detection and identification of visually obscured structures. RF detection techniques benefit from (1) RF's ability to penetrate obstacles, including soil, (2) RF's broad solid-angle coverage, (3) scalability with transmitter power, and (4) the overall maturity of RF technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA503441
Entities
People
- A. S. Hodel
- H. M. Jaenisch
- I. Kohlberg
- J. W. Handley
- N. G. Albritton
- R. W. Mcmillan
- S. A. Von Laven
- T. A. Baginski