The simulation of electromagnetic scattering from a cluster of needles based on discrete dipole approximation

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Abstract

In this paper, the volume integration equation based on Discrete Dipole Approximation (DDA) is applied to calculating the electromagnetic scattering field of a cluster of needles. The cubic dipole cells are used to discretize scatterers. Furthermore, this paper novelly considers the role of the irregular parts of the scatterers' edge. The backscattering cross section and the bistatic scattering cross section of the cluster of needles calculated by DDA algorithm are compared with the results obtained by the analytical algorithms of the Generalized by Rayleigh-Gans Approximation (GRGA) algorithm and Thin Dielectric Cylinder (TDC) algorithm. In addition, the comparison of the results with considering the parts in the edge of scatterers and without considering it is presented in this paper. The simulation demonstrates that the numerical solution is better than the analytical solution, but the analytic solution is more efficient in the backscattering and bistatic scattering of a cluster of needles. Moreover, the algorithm considering the portion in the edge of the scatterers can improve computational efficiency and reduce storage space. In conclusion, the study for bistatic scattering of dense scatterers by taking into account the parts in the edge of scatterers are meaningful in the sight of computational efficiency and accuracy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2017 7th IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies, MAPE 2017
EditorsYinghong Wen
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages292-295
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509059287
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Event7th IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies, MAPE 2017 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 24 Oct 201727 Oct 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2017 7th IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies, MAPE 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference7th IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies, MAPE 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period24/10/1727/10/17

Keywords

  • Discrete Dipole Approximation
  • bistatic scattering cross section
  • dense scatterers
  • irregular parts of the scatterers' edge

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