The reflection of electromagnetic waves from a rough surface

H Davies - Proceedings of the IEE-Part IV: Institution Monographs, 1954 - IET
H Davies
Proceedings of the IEE-Part IV: Institution Monographs, 1954IET
The scattering and reflecting properties of surfaces which are perfectly conducting but which
have random irregularities are investigated in a statistical manner. The surface is assumed
to be not too precipitous. With a statistical model for the surface, the scattering of light by a
disturbed water surface is considered, and the method is used to calculate the amount of
sea clutter observed in centrimetric radar. A comparison with some observations is made.
The scattering and reflecting properties of surfaces which are perfectly conducting but which have random irregularities are investigated in a statistical manner. The surface is assumed to be not too precipitous. With a statistical model for the surface, the scattering of light by a disturbed water surface is considered, and the method is used to calculate the amount of sea clutter observed in centrimetric radar. A comparison with some observations is made.
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