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    • Statistical Physics

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    • Accurate statistical analysis of sea clutter is vital for understanding electromagnetic scattering, influenced by weather and wave activity.
    • Existing models struggle to fully capture sea clutter complexity, necessitating advanced approaches.
    • Real-world sea surface scattering is not fully polarized, requiring vector-based models.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the polarization statistical characteristics of sea clutter using multiple distribution models.
    • To investigate the probability density functions of Stokes parameters for different sea clutter models.
    • To analyze the evolution of these models concerning their shape parameters.

    Main Methods:

    • Application of Rayleigh, K-distribution, log-normal, and Weibull distributions.
    • Investigation of probability density functions for Stokes parameters.
    • Analysis of model evolution based on shape parameters.

    Main Results:

    • The study provides a comparative analysis of four statistical models for sea clutter.
    • Probability density functions of Stokes parameters were investigated for each model.
    • Model behavior was analyzed in relation to their respective shape parameters.

    Conclusions:

    • The research enhances the understanding of sea clutter properties within the electromagnetic spectrum.
    • Vector-based statistical models are crucial for realistic sea clutter characterization.
    • This work contributes to more accurate sea clutter analysis and modeling.