Analysis of Polarization Mismatch Loss for Horizontal Linear Feature Detection

Abstract

This research investigates the losses incurred by polarization mismatch, and the impact it has on the detection of horizontal linear features for targets in the ground-plane. We introduce a sequence of steps necessary in mathematically determining the percentage of the horizontal linear feature that is co-polarized with the radar slant plane. Using computer simulation, we numerically evaluate and plot the mismatch loss as a function of polarization and grazing/aspect angles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 2012
Accession Number
ADA569945

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey S. Spak
  • Lee R. Moyer
  • Mark A. Govoni

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aspect Angle
  • Backscattering
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Detection
  • Geometry
  • Grazing
  • Grazing Angles
  • Ground Clutter
  • Line Of Sight
  • Losses
  • Polarization
  • Radar
  • Sequences
  • Simulations
  • Target Detection

Readers

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