| Sol No.: |
Navy STTR FY2005 |
| Topic No.: |
N05-T011 |
| Topic Title: |
Construct a Comprehensive Model of Radar Scattering from the Ocean Surface |
| Proposal No.: |
N054-011-0089 |
| Firm: |
Arete Associates
P.O. Box 6024
Sherman Oaks, California 91413 |
| Contact: |
Clayton Chinn |
| Phone: |
(703) 413-0290 |
| Web Site: |
www.arete.com |
| Abstract: |
Current models do not include realistic representations of sea spike generators, such as breaking or near-breaking waves. This STTR proposal will address this short-coming by developing realistic physical models of sea spike generation and incorporating these models into existing state-of-the-art hydrodynamics and radar scattering models. By overcoming a major hurdle, this work will represent a major step towards the goal of a comprehensive rigorous model of radar scattering from the ocean surface. |
| Benefits: |
Detection of weak radar targets in the ocean can be greatly enhanced by accurate representations of the radar return from the background ocean clutter. A rigorous model of radar scattering from the ocean surface will improve greatly performance in the detection of weak targets, such as stealthy craft, submarine masts and marine mammals. |