Accession Number:

ADA066538

Title:

Calculation of the Radii of Curvature of Short-Wavelength Electromagnetic Waves after Specular Reflection from Simple Shape Conductors.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

WEAPONS SYSTEMS RESEARCH LAB ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)

Personal Author(s):

• Nicholls,L. A.

Report Date:

1978-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

Deschamps matrix relations for the curvature of short-wavelength electromagnetic rays when specularly reflected from smooth conducting surfaces are reviewed and applications of these relations to double-bounce radar cross section estimation are discussed. Author

Descriptors:

• *RADAR CROSS SECTIONS
• *RADAR REFLECTIONS
• *RADAR TARGETS
• *SPECULAR REFLECTION
• MATRICES(MATHEMATICS)
• SPHERES
• ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY
• SURFACE PROPERTIES
• AIRFRAMES
• AUSTRALIA
• RADIUS(MEASURE)
• CONVEX BODIES

Subject Categories:

• Theoretical Mathematics
• Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
• Radiofrequency Wave Propagation

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE