Abstract
In this paper, an analytical solution for predicting the near-field interaction between a scatterer and a rough surface is presented. This solution is derived using a novel technique based on the reciprocity theorem. This approach is extremely efficient, since only the current distribution of isolated scatterers are needed to evaluate the interaction in the far-field region. In specific, the second moments of the backscatter fields form a circular dielectric cylinder above a slightly rough surface with inhomogeneous dielectric profile are derived. The accuracy of the theoretical formulation is verified by conducting polarimetric backscatter measurements from a lossy dielectric cylinder above a slightly rough surface. Excellent agreement between the theoretical prediction and experimental results is obtained.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1156-1157 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, AP-S International Symposium (Digest) |
| Volume | 2 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium. Part 1 (of 4) - Montreal, Can Duration: 13 Jul 1997 → 18 Jul 1997 |