Title :
Modelling the shape parameter of sea clutter
Author :
Watts, Simon ; Ward, Keith ; Tough, Robert
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Div., Thales UK, Crawley, UK
Abstract :
The variation of the radar sea clutter K distribution shape parameter with environmental and radar parameters is investigated using recorded data and scattering calculations. The results indicate that improvements to the current empirical model are possible, in particular with regard to its lack of dependence on wind speed and sea state. The extension of the model to littoral environments is also considered.
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave scattering; marine radar; radar clutter; K distribution shape parameter; littoral environments; radar parameters; radar sea clutter; scattering; Polarization; Radar clutter; Radar cross section; Radar scattering; Scattering parameters; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Shape; Statistical distributions; Wind speed; K distribution; component; radar; sea clutter; shape parameter; statistics;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference - Surveillance for a Safer World, 2009. RADAR. International
Conference_Location :
Bordeaux
Print_ISBN :
978-2-912328-55-7
