Simplified theory of first- and second-order scattering of HF radio waves from the sea
Abstract
A simplified, physically intuitive model of diffuse scattering of radio waves from a rough ocean surface is used to derive first- and second-order cross sections essentially in agreement with the standard expressions.
- Publication:
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Radio Science
- Pub Date:
- December 1984
- DOI:
- 10.1029/RS019i006p01499
- Bibcode:
- 1984RaSc...19.1499R
- Keywords:
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- Electromagnetic Scattering;
- High Frequencies;
- Ocean Surface;
- Radio Scattering;
- Scattering Cross Sections;
- Sea Roughness;
- Backscattering;
- Diffuse Radiation;
- Ocean Models;
- Short Wave Radio Transmission;
- Surface Roughness Effects;
- Water Waves;
- Communications and Radar