DocumentCode
514289
Title
GRADAR: A radar propagation modelling tool for frequencies from VHF to microwave
Author
Coleman, Chris ; Yardley, Heath ; Berry, Paul
Author_Institution
Electr. & Electron. Eng. Sch., Univ. of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
fYear
2009
fDate
12-16 Oct. 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
4
Abstract
Effective radar modeling requires consideration of the propagation effects of both surface topography and the atmosphere. This paper describes a propagation modeling tool that was developed to handle such effects. The tool is based on a Kirhhoff integral approach and the paper includes several examples that illustrate its capability. In particular, the paper shows that the approach can be very effective in the littoral environment.
Keywords
VHF radio propagation; microwave propagation; radar theory; GRADAR; Kirhhoff integral approach; VHF; littoral environment; propagation effects; propagation modeling tool; radar propagation modelling tool; surface topography; Atmospheric modeling; Clutter; Frequency; Graphical user interfaces; Microwave propagation; Optical surface waves; Radar antennas; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar; Surface topography; Kirchhoff integral; component; ducting; propagation; radar modelling;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Radar Conference - Surveillance for a Safer World, 2009. RADAR. International
Conference_Location
Bordeaux
Print_ISBN
978-2-912328-55-7
Type
conf
Filename
5438515
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