Theory and measurement of bidirectional reflectance for signature analysis

Autor:	David J. Thomas, James C. Jafolla, Chris Blasband, William R. Reynolds, John W. Hilgers
Rok vydání:	1999
Předmět:	Physics Surface (mathematics) Optics Scattering business.industry Observable Mueller calculus Bidirectional reflectance distribution function business Biological system Polarization (waves) Signature (logic) Light scattering
Zdroj:	SPIE Proceedings.
ISSN:	0277-786X
DOI:	10.1117/12.352935
Popis:	The application of advanced low observable treatments to ground vehicles has led to a requirement for a better understanding of effects of light scattering from surfaces. Measurements of the Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function (BRDF) fully describe the angular scattering properties of materials, and these may be used in signature simulations to quantitatively characterize the optical effects of surface treatments on targets. This paper reviews the theoretical and experimental techniques for characterizing the BRDF of surfaces and examines some of the popular parameterized BRDF representations that are used in signature calculations.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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