Analysis of Polarization Mismatch Loss for Horizontal Linear Feature Detection

Abstract

This research investigates the losses incurred by polarization mismatch, and the impact it has on the detection of horizontal linear features for targets in the ground-plane. We introduce a sequence of steps necessary in mathematically determining the percentage of the horizontal linear feature that is co-polarized with the radar slant plane. Using computer simulation, we numerically evaluate and plot the mismatch loss as a function of polarization and grazing/aspect angles.