Title :
An efficient approach to compute the RCS of complex targets considering multiple bounces
Author :
Algar, M. JesÙs ; Lozano, Lorena ; González, Iván ; Cátedra, Felipe
Author_Institution :
Comput. Sci. Dept., Univ. of Alcala, Madrid
Abstract :
An approach for computing efficiently monostatic and/or bistatic radar cross section (RCS) of complex targets considering multiple bounces is presented. The approach is based on physical optics (PO), the equivalent currents method (ECM), geometrical optics (GO) and a new ray-tracing accelerating algorithm. The new tool is very efficient and save memory and resources computing the RCS considering different iterations. Monostatic or bistatic RCS of complex targets modelled by planar or parametric surfaces can be obtained. The program has its own facility to generate or modify an existing geometry.
Keywords :
geometrical optics; physical optics; radar cross-sections; ray tracing; bistatic radar cross section; equivalent currents method; geometrical optics; monostatic radar cross section; physical optics; ray-tracing accelerating algorithm; Acceleration; Electronic countermeasures; Face detection; Geometry; Iterative algorithms; Partitioning algorithms; Ray tracing; Reflection; Spline; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2