A real-time statistical polarimetric target model

Author

Sandhu, G.S.

Author_Institution

Sigmatech Inc., Huntsville, AL, USA

Volume

24

Issue

1

fYear

1988

fDate

1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

51

Lastpage

67

Abstract

A statistical approach to modeling and simulation of polarimetric electromagnetic fields backscattered from a reflecting body of a complex shape is described. A statistical scattering matrix is formulated and estimated for Rayleigh and Rician fluctuating (reciprocal and nonreciprocal) targets. The backscattered and received fields are modeled as a stochastic processes for arbitrary combination of transmit and receive polarization. A Monte Carlo simulation of a tank target is performed to verify the assumptions and approximations made and to demonstrate the feasibility of the real-time model. The results presented can be generalized to polarimetric clutter and to decoy modeling and simulation

Keywords

Monte Carlo methods; digital simulation; electromagnetic wave polarisation; electromagnetic wave scattering; military systems; parameter estimation; radar clutter; radar theory; real-time systems; signal detection; statistical analysis; stochastic processes; Monte Carlo simulation; Rayleigh fluctuating target; Rician fluctuating target; backscattered field; complex shape; military systems; polarimetric clutter; radar theory; real-time model; real-time statistical polarimetric target model; reflecting body; simulation; statistical scattering matrix; stochastic processes; tank target; Electromagnetic fields; Electromagnetic modeling; Electromagnetic scattering; Electromagnetic wave polarization; Missiles; Radar polarimetry; Radar scattering; Rayleigh scattering; Shape; Stochastic processes;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9251

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/7.1035

Filename

1035