A Theoretical Model for Scattering From Rough Surfaces, With Applications to the Moon and Sea
Overview & Synopsis
The problem of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with non-uniform surfaces is approached statistically. By suitable choice of the second probability distribution for the surface one finds the calculated back-scattering cross-section to depend exponentially on the angle of incidence. Upon comparison of the calculated scattering cross-section and measured lunar and terrestrial returns, one finds that the model can account for the scattering from a rough surface out to incidence angles of nearly 30°; the model prescribes slopes for the lunar surface of up to 15°. One finds also that the model can account for the measured power reflection coefficient of the lunar surface.
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Document Information
| Document Title | A Theoretical Model for Scattering From Rough Surfaces, With Applications to the Moon and Sea |
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| Author / Organization | Randolph H Ott |
| Subject & Discipline | OTHER |
| Categories | Aerospace & Aviation |
| Publication Year | 1996 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / NASA STI Open Access |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
NASA Technical Reports Server
(ntrs.nasa.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-67182 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on ntrs.nasa.gov » |