Abstract
An iterative algorithm is developed to solve the nonlinear inverse scattering problem for two-dimensional lossless dielectric inhomogeneities using time-domain scattering data. The method is based on performing Born-type iterations on a volume integral equation, and hence, successively calculating higher-order approximations to the unknown object profile. Both the full-angle and the limited-angle problems are considered. Solutions are obtained for cases where the first-order Born approximation is severely violated. Wideband time-domain scattered field measurements make it possible to use sparse data sets, and thus to reduce experimental complexity and computation time. Several examples are given to show the ability of this method to invert arbitrarily shaped permittivity profiles using few transmitters and receivers. The high-resolution capability of the algorithm is also demonstrated.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 147-156 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences