Investigation of Electromagnetic Scattering Mechanisms from Dynamic Oil Spill–Covered Sea Surface

Abstract

The electromagnetic (EM) scattering mechanism of dynamic oil spill–covered sea surface area is studied in this manuscript. Utilizing the theory of oil film diffusion combined with oil spill volume, a three–dimensional (3D) geometric model of dynamic oil spill–covered sea surface area is established. The changes of the geometric structure and statistical characteristics of the sea surface area under the influence of the oil film are also analyzed. The thinner the oil spill thickness, the more sensitive it is to the sea surface slope and wave height. The facet-based hybrid model and the multilayer dielectric scattering method are combined to measure the EM scattering on the sea surface when covered by dynamic oil spills. In addition, the hydrodynamic and tilt effect are discussed. The EM scattering mechanism of the dynamic oil spill–covered sea surface area is revealed, and the tilt modulation is greater than the hydrodynamic effect in the dynamic process of an oil spill. It provides an important reference for the remote sensing monitoring of oil.

Keywords

• electromagnetic scattering
• oil spill
• oil diffusion
• remote sensing
• sea surface