Abstract
In this study, we address the problem of detecting bodyworn improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a safe distance using radar. We have used a finite difference frequency domain (FDFD) model to simulate the radar signature of a typical scenario for body-worn IEDs, and have analyzed wrinkled clothing as a possible source of clutter. Our analysis shows distinct characteristics of the IED backscattered farfield signal, with no significant clutter added when the metallic IED is covered by wrinkled clothing.
Keywords
bombs, radar, improvised explosive device (IED), FDFD
Subject Categories
Improvised explosive devices - Detection
Disciplines
Engineering
Publisher
Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS)
Publication Date
10-2007
Rights Holder
Bernard M. Gordon Center for Subsurface Sensing and Imaging Systems (Gordon-CenSSIS)
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Recommended Citation
Angell, Amanda J. and Rappaport, Carey M., "Computational modeling and analysis of radar scattering by metallic body-worn explosive devices covered with wrinkled clothing" (2007). I-PLUS Presentations. Paper 5. http://hdl.handle.net/2047/d10009309
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Notes
Poster presented at the 2007 Validating TestBED and Research on Real World Problems for I-PLUS Development Conference