Title :
Wedge scattering by the method of iteration
Author :
Holliday, Derrick
Author_Institution :
Logicon R&D Associates, Los Angeles, CA
fDate :
3/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The method of numerical iteration of the surface current integral equation is successfully applied to the perfectly conducting classical Sommerfeld wedge and to a truncated wedge on a plane. Numerical errors are calculated for both the integral equation and the boundary conditions. The backscatter polarization ratio (σHH/σVV) at 85° incidence for the truncated wedge is shown to be 20 dB below values reported by previous workers
Keywords :
backscatter; electromagnetic wave scattering; oceanographic techniques; oceanography; radar cross-sections; radar theory; remote sensing by radar; SHF microwave; backscatter; boundary conditions; integral equation; method of iteration; numerical errors; numerical iteration; ocean surface; perfectly conducting classical Sommerfeld wedge; plane; polarization ratio; radar scattering; radiowave reflection; rough surface; sea; surface current integral equation; truncated wedge; wedge; Backscatter; Electromagnetic diffraction; Electromagnetic scattering; Integral equations; Oceans; Optical scattering; Optical surface waves; Physical theory of diffraction; Polarization; Sea surface;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
