Title :
Generalized curved Earth radar propagation
Author :
Smerczynski, James E. ; Kajenski, Peter J.
Author_Institution :
Raytheon Corp., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
An approach for calculating the propagation factor due to radar returns emanating from targets over a curved Earth is proposed. The multipath propagation factors due to interference and curved Earth diffraction are combined into a single response by recognizing the transition point for the infinite series applicable to each phenomenon.
Keywords :
computational electromagnetics; electromagnetic wave diffraction; electromagnetic wave reflection; multipath channels; radar interference; radar theory; radiowave propagation; series (mathematics); curved Earth diffraction; curved Earth radar propagation; infinite series; interference; multipath propagation factors; propagation factor; radar returns; reflection; Antennas and propagation; Earth; Electromagnetic diffraction; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic scattering; Integral equations; Interference; Polarization; Radar; Receiving antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2005 IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8883-6
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2005.1551966
