Comparisons of model predictions for the total amplitude probability density function with measurements from SAXON FPN

Abstract

Simulations of the amplitude probability density function of the electromagnetic field backscattered from the ocean surface in the North Sea are compared with measurements at Ka, Ku and X-band taken during the SAXON FPN experiment. Good agreement is found at both 20/spl deg/ and 45/spl deg/ incidence after accounting for hydrodynamic modulation of the short scale waves by the long waves.<>