A real-time statistical polarimetric target model |
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Authors: | Sandhu GS |
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Institution: | Sigmatech Inc., Huntsville, AL; |
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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 |
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