DocumentCode
908805
Title
Stokes-parameter description of backscattering from a randomly oriented dipole
Author
Mott, D.L.
Volume
57
Issue
11
fYear
1969
Firstpage
2067
Lastpage
2068
Abstract
The Stokes-parameter transformation operator for a randomly oriented dipole radar target is derived. Using the operator, the polarization of the backscattered wave is determined for incident waves that are linearly and circularly polarized. The results give an insight into the way target radar cross section depends on antenna polarization.
Keywords
Backscatter; Dipole antennas; Electromagnetic scattering; Light scattering; Particle scattering; Polarization; Radar antennas; Radar cross section; Receiving antennas; Stokes parameters;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1969.7465
Filename
1449395
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