Iceberg Floating & SAR Simulation

Mechanism Definitions:
• Specular: Mirror-like bounce. Energy moves away from sensor (Dark).
• Diffuse: Rough surface scattering. Energy returns in many directions (Grey).
• Double Bounce: Wall + Floor. Very high return energy (Bright).
• Volume: Internal scattering within ice bubbles/cracks (Soft Glow).

Polarization Architecture
• Single-Pol: General structural view.
• Dual-Pol: Adds Cross-Pol (HV) which isolates volume scattering, ignoring sea clutter.
• Quad-Pol: Full matrix (HH, VV, HV, VH) for advanced target decomposition.

Tabular (Flat Top)
Smooth tops often show Specular Reflection (Dark). However, the massive vertical faces create intense Double-Bounce returns where they meet the water line.

Drydock (U-Notched)
The "canyon" shape acts as a giant Trihedral Corner Reflector. Radar waves bounce multiple times within the notch before returning, making the center extremely bright.

Pinnacle (Steep)
Subject to Layover and Shadowing. One face will be ultra-bright because it is perpendicular to the beam, while the far side is a "Radar Shadow" with zero return.

Dome (Curved)
Presents a variety of incidence angles across a single surface. This produces a smooth gradient of Diffuse Scattering, usually appearing as a bright "blob" without hard glints.