Backscattering Calculation of Inflatable Dielectric Lifting-turning Device for Ground Measurement of Radar Object Scattering Characteristics

The inflatable dielectric lifting-turning device is considered for radar cross section ground measurement of aerial objects. The proposed calculation method is based on physical optics approach. The method is intended for electromagnetic scattering calculation of considered dielectric device. The device shell is formed from toruses with big electrical sizes. The calculation results for the device radar cross section are mentioned for centimeter wave range. The engineering solutions are discussed to reduce device backscattering.