An Efficient Scattering Simulation Method with Application to Electrically Large Planetary Terrains

Yuan Mou*, Wen Ya Zhou, Kun Yi Guo, Xin Qing Sheng

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Abstract

The scattering simulation is fundamental to analyze the physical characteristics of planetary surface. In practice, the detected region is extremely large, thus it will bring great burden on the scattering simulation. In this paper, we use the coherent and incoherent model to calculate the radar cross section (RCS) of electrically large planet surfaces. Compared with the PO method with quasi-specular-facet model, the simulation efficiency is improved by 347 times. As the typically physical properties, the surface roughness is concerned. By simulating the RCSs of two different topographies, it is demonstrated that the surface roughness has a significant influence on the scattering properties of the planetary surface in microwave band.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 CIE International Conference on Radar, Radar 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages439-442
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665498142
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event2021 CIE International Conference on Radar, Radar 2021 - Haikou, Hainan, China
Duration: 15 Dec 202119 Dec 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE Radar Conference
Volume2021-December
ISSN (Print)1097-5764
ISSN (Electronic)2375-5318

Conference

Conference2021 CIE International Conference on Radar, Radar 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHaikou, Hainan
Period15/12/2119/12/21

Keywords

  • electrically large terrain
  • microwave remote sensing
  • scattering
  • surface roughness

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