Title :
Ka-band radar scattering in a wind-wave tank
Author :
Guerin, C.-A. ; Boisot, O. ; Pioch, S. ; Bringer, A. ; Caulliez, G. ; Fatras, C. ; Borderies, P. ; Lalaurie, J.-C.
Author_Institution :
IRD, Aix-Marseille Univ. et Univ. de Toulon, La Garde, France
Abstract :
We present some recent progresses in the characterization of Ka-band radar return from water surfaces when observed at small incidence. We report on a radar experiment conducted at the large Pytheas wind-wave facility in Marseille and provide associated models. We consider the applicability of the results to natural oceanic and continental surfaces and show some specific properties of the sea clutter in the latter case.
Keywords :
electromagnetic wave scattering; millimetre wave radar; oceanographic techniques; Ka-band radar scattering; continental surfaces; large Pytheas wind-wave facility; natural oceanic surfaces; sea clutter; water surfaces; wind-wave tank; Noise; Scattering; Sea surface; Spaceborne radar; Surface waves; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
Antenna Measurements & Applications (CAMA), 2014 IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Antibes Juan-les-Pins
DOI :
10.1109/CAMA.2014.7003456
