RCS Simulation of Dihedral Corner Reflector Based FEKO

Abstract:

CR-InSAR is developing continuously in recent years. It is an important technology in the field of monitoring crustal micro-deformation. Radar cross section of corner reflector is an important work foundation because only radar cross section of artificial corner reflector achieves maximum, it is easier to recognize it from SAR image and increase monitoring accuracy. Dihedral corner reflector is the simplest type in proving ground of Northwest of Beijing; its RCS research is a beneficial attempt helping to build up reasonable corner reflector layout. In the paper, establishing geometric model and subdivision model of dihedral corner reflector are based on FEKO software, and choosing physical optics to simulate RCS. The simulation result is good consistency with theoretical max value. Through analyzing RCS curve, it can help to provide guidance on how to set up corner reflector in the proving ground.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 321-324)
• Pages: 108-113
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.321-324.108
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Jun Juan Zhao, Jin Yuan Yin, Cheng Fan Li
• Keywords: Dihedral Corner Reflector, FEKO, Physical Optics, Radar Cross Section

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