Parametrization in Scattering Models,

Abstract

We discuss parametric modeling in transient wave scattering. We review global modeling based on the body resonances of the scattering object and give two examples. We explore the nature of the incompleteness of global models and introduce the concept of the local model, based on ray-optic methods. We include an example of local modeling. We show that the local model is an order of magnitude more parsimonious and more robust in the presence of noise, compared to the global model. We conclude with a discussion indicating that the local model has a better probability of success in practical target classification because of its performance in a noisy environment. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADP005650

Entities

People

  • D. G. Dudley

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Environment
  • Probability
  • Resonance
  • Scattering
  • Target Classification
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.