RCS Estimation of 3D Metallic Targets Using the Moment Method and Rao-Wilton-Glisson Basis Functions
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RCS Estimation of 3D Metallic Targets Using the Moment Method and Rao-Wilton-Glisson Basis FunctionsAbstract
This work deals on the estimation of the radar cross section (RCS) of five three-dimensional conductive objects: the metallic sphere, NASA almond, single ogive, double ogive and conesphere, using the Moment Method. The Rao-Wilton-Glisson (RWG) basis functions were used to expand the surface current of targets inside the Electric Field Integral Equation (EFIE). Triangular domains of RWG basis functions were constructed using MATLAB tessellation capabilities and a MATLAB code was developed and run to solve the electromagnetic scattering problem. As a result five RCS graphs, one for each target, were obtained. The accuracy of the program was validated by comparing the obtained results with those reported in the Literature.
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