Optimal inference of the inverse Gamma texture for a compound-Gaussian clutter

We first derive the stochastic dynamics of a Gaussian-compound model with an inverse gamma distributed texture from Jakeman's random walk model with step number fluctuations. Following a similar approach existing for the K-distribution, we show how the scattering cross-section may be inferred f...

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Main Authors: Fayard, P., Field, T.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Clutter
Electromagnetic scattering
Fluctuations
Radar applications
radar clutter
Radar cross section
radar cross sections
Radar scattering
radar signal processing
Rayleigh scattering
Sea surface
sea surface electromagnetic scattering
Smoothing methods
stochastic differential equations
Stochastic processes
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Summary:We first derive the stochastic dynamics of a Gaussian-compound model with an inverse gamma distributed texture from Jakeman's random walk model with step number fluctuations. Following a similar approach existing for the K-distribution, we show how the scattering cross-section may be inferred from the fluctuations of the scattered field intensity. By discussing the sources of discrepancy arising during this process, we derive an analytical expression for the inference error based on its asymptotic behaviours, together with a condition to minimize it. Simulated data enables verification of our proposed technique. The interest of this strategy is discussed in the context of radar applications.
ISSN:1520-6149
2379-190X
DOI:10.1109/ICASSP.2009.4960247