The bistatic radar cross section of a target, σ_B, is a measure as is the monostatic RCS, σ_M, of the energy scattered from the target in the direction of the receiver. Bistatic cross sections are more complex than monostatic cross sections because σp is a function of aspect angle and bistatic angle. Three regions of bistatic RCS are of interest: pseudomonostatic, bistatic, and forward-scatter (sometimes called near-forward-scatter). Each region is defined by the bistatic angle. The extent of each region is set primarily by physical characteristics of the target.

Chapter Contents:

• 8.1 Pseudomonostatic RCS Region
• 8.2 Bistatic RCS Region
• 8.3 Glint Reduction in the Bistatic RCS Region
• 8.4 Forward-Scatter RCS Region

Inspec keywords: radar cross-sections; radar receivers

Other keywords: forward-scatter RCS; bistatic radar cross section; target cross section; pseudomonostatic RCS; bistatic angle; aspect angle; radar receiver; monostatic radar cross sections

Subjects: Radar theory; Radar equipment, systems and applications