Radar cross section (RCS) modeling and simulation, part 2: A novel FDTD-based RCS prediction virtual tool for the resonance regime
IEEE ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION MAGAZINE, vol.50, no.2, pp.81-94, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1109/map.2008.4562259
- Journal Name: IEEE ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION MAGAZINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.81-94
- Keywords: radar, radar cross sections, radar cross section reduction, analytical methods, numerical analysis, high frequency asymptotics, geometrical optics, physical optics, geometrical theory of diffraction, physical theory of diffraction, FDTD methods, moment methods, monostatic RCS, bistatic RCS, electromagnetic engineering education
- Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
A novel FDTD-based virtual radar cross section (RCS) prediction tool is introduced. Characteristic examples using simple three-dimensional structures, as well as more-realistic complex air and surface targets, are presented. The virtual tool automatically constructs a wire-grid model of the structure under investigation. It is therefore also possible to compare FDTD results against MoM-based NEC (Numerical Electromagnetics Code) data. It is shown that this virtual tool can be used for both educational and research purposes.