Title :
One-dimensional fractal model of the sea surface
Author :
Berizzi, F. ; Mese, E. Dalle ; Pinelli, G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Eng., Pisa Univ., Italy
fDate :
2/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A one-dimensional fractal model of the sea surface based on the band-limited Weierstrass-Mandelbrot fractal functions is proposed. The model accounts for the geometry and time dependence of the sea surface shape and is in agreement with the solution of the sea hydrodynamic differential equations obtained in a linear regime. A statistical analysis electromagnetic field scattered from the fractal surface is performed to validate the model from the scattering phenomenon point of view. The results are in good agreement with experimental results presented in the literature
Keywords :
differential equations; electromagnetic wave scattering; fractals; ocean waves; statistical analysis; 1D fractal model; EM wave scattering; band-limited Weierstrass-Mandelbrot fractal functions; experimental results; fractal surface; geometry dependence; hydrodynamic differential equations; scattered electromagnetic field; sea surface shape; statistical analysis; time dependence;
Journal_Title :
Radar, Sonar and Navigation, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-rsn:19990259
