Novel, efficient algorithm for scattering from a complex BOR using vector FEM and PML

Andrew D. Greenwood, Jian Ming Jin

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Abstract

An efficient finite element method (FEM) algorithm to compute scattering from a complex body of revolution (BOR) is developed. The method uses edge-based (vector) basis functions to expand the transverse field components and node-based functions to expand the Eφ field components. The use of vector basis functions eliminates the problem of spurious solutions suffered by other three component FEM formulations. Perfectly matched layer (PML) absorbers in cylindrical coordinates are used to truncate the mesh. Because PML absorbers are available in cylindrical coordinates, the method is efficient for arbitrarily shaped scatterers. The FEM equations are solved by ordering the unknowns with a reverse Cuthill-McKee algorithm and applying a banded-matrix solution algorithm. The method is capable of handling large radar targets, and good agreement with measured results is achieved for benchmark targets.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages756-762
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 1998
EventProceedings of the 1998 14th Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics. Part 1 (of 2) - Monterey, CA, USA
Duration: Mar 16 1998Mar 20 1998

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OtherProceedings of the 1998 14th Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics. Part 1 (of 2)
CityMonterey, CA, USA
Period3/16/983/20/98

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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