Analysis of Near-Field Electromagnetic Scattering Characteristics of the Hypersonic Vehicle

Xing Mu, Ting Wang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

To enhance the detection and strike accuracy of hypersonic vehicles, it is essential to analyze their electromagnetic scattering characteristics. Under short-range detection conditions, the body target effect must be considered. Additionally, the plasma sheath formed on the surface of a hypersonic vehicle during near-space flight alters the vehicle's electromagnetic scattering characteristics. In this paper, the near-field electromagnetic scattering characteristic of the plasma-coated hypersonic vehicle is analyzed. Simulation results show that compared to the far-field condition, the peak value of the RCS curve decreases, and the main lobe broadens under near-field conditions. The RCS of plasma-coated hypersonic vehicles is reduced compared to the case without plasma coating. As the detection frequency increases, the attenuating effect of the plasma sheath on RCS gradually decreases. Analyzing the near-field RCS of plasma-coated hypersonic vehicles serves as a foundation for short-range detection and signal processing of these vehicles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)735-740
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Information Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Conference, ITOEC
Issue number2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE Information Technology and Mechatronics Engineering Conference, ITOEC 2025 - Chongqing, China
Duration: 14 Mar 202516 Mar 2025

Keywords

  • electromagnetic scattering characteristic
  • hypersonic vehicle
  • near-field RCS
  • plasma sheath

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