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Methods for Measuring the Polarization Characteristics of Radar Targets Using Non-Polarized Radio Waves

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An algorithm for measuring the Muller matrix of a radar target using non-polarized probing signals is presented. Estimates are obtained for the measurement error of polarization characteristics depending on the orientation angles and ellipticity of irradiating radio signals. An algorithm for eliminating the influence of the transmitting and receiving radar antennas on the result of measuring the polarization characteristics of radar targets using a radar reflector with switchable polarization properties is described. The results of numerical calculation of the Muller matrix of dihedral corner and non-reciprocal reflectors before and after compensation for the influence of transmitting and receiving antennas on the measured polarization characteristics are presented.

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Shoshin, E.L. Methods for Measuring the Polarization Characteristics of Radar Targets Using Non-Polarized Radio Waves. J. Commun. Technol. Electron. 67, 1096–1104 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064226922090145

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