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In order to better understand the characteristics of discrete natural land clutter at millimeter wavelengths, an experimental investigation of the relative reflectivity of various materials at 94 GHz was performed using a substitution technique. The data show that nonconducting materials have a relative reflectivity on the order of 2–3%, and that absorbed water can increase the relative reflectivity significantly.
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Alexander, P.M. Reflectivity of some materials at 94 GHz. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 2, 1243–1251 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01007087
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01007087