Comparison of the measured and computed RCS of a target: criterion taking into account the measurement and computation uncertainties

摘要

This paper establishes a criterion able to express the opinion one's has when comparing measurement with uncertainties and computations with uncertainties. The example of the RCS of a metallic target is given. The main source of computation and measurement uncertainties are described and quantified. The Mahalanobis distance is exploited to exhibit a comparison criterion.