The calculation of reflections of linear polarization plane electromagnetic wave from the boundary of the «air – wet soil» based on heterogeneous Maxwell Garnett and Brughehman models

Abstract

In this work we calculated the reflection coefficients modules of a linear polarization plane electromagnetic wave depending on soil moisture with a relative complex dielectric constant described by the heterogeneous Maxwell Garnett and Bruggeman models. A comparison is made of the calculated dependences of reflection coefficients for incident E- and H-polarization waves on soil moisture according to the two proposed heterogeneous two-component models. The correctness of the applied models is shown within the soil moisture content up to 10 %. Within the limits of soil moisture change from 10 to 50 %, there are slight discrepancies in the calculation results for two heterogeneous models. The reflection level of an electromagnetic wave from the soil surface in the case of its H-polarization is less than in the case of E-polarization. With an increase in soil moisture, a monotonous increase in the reflection level is observed. The proposed heterogeneous models of wet soil and the calculation method can be used for remote radar sensing of the Earths surface in order to determine the moisture content in the rooted layer of the soil.