A Theory of Radar Scattering by the Moon

Author:: Siegel, K. M.
Published:: December 4, 1959.
Physical Description:: 1 electronic document
Additional Creators:: Senior, T. B. A.

Online Version

hdl.handle.net , Connect to this object online.

Availability

Finding items...

Restrictions on Access:

Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available.
Free-to-read Unrestricted online access

Summary:

A theory is described in which the moon is regarded as a "quasi-smooth" scatterer at radar frequencies. A scattered pulse is then composed of a number of individual returns each of which is provided by a single scattering area. In this manner it is possible to account for all the major features of the pulse, and the evidence in favor of the theory is presented. From a study of the measured power received at different frequencies, it is shown that the scattering area nearest to the earth is the source of a specular return, and it is then possible to obtain information about the material of which the area is composed. The electromagnetic constants are derived and their significance discussed.

Other Subject(s):

Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration; Communications and Radar

Collection:

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.

Note:

Document ID: 20150020402.
Paper 64D3-51.
Journal of Research - Section D: Radio Propagation; Volume 64D; No. 3; 217-229.

Terms of Use and Reproduction:

No Copyright.

View MARC record | catkey: 17531001