Polarization enhancement measurement

Abstract

Polarization, together with the amplitude, time and frequency of radar signals, completes the information which can be obtained on target returns in monostatic radar. The exploitation of information on the echo polarization state through polarimetric radars is currently a subject of interest, due to theoretical and technological advances, as well as to the development of new radar applications. The authors examine the enhancement of target echo by applying polarization and the measurement of enhanced radar target backscattered power. They have completed a set of lab tests and measured target backscattered wave character. The target backwave response is derived and analyzed. The degree of backwave enhancement is explained using the measurement results.