UAV-based technique for the characterization of the Intrinsic Cross-Polarization Ratio (IXR)

This paper presents a measurement strategy for the Intrinsic Cross Polarization Ratio (IXR) of Jones Polarimeters operating at VHF /UHF bands. It is based on a suitable representation of the Jones matrix which identifies the relevant antenna parameters for IXR evaluation. The same representation is used within a best-fit procedure with experimental results that can be obtained using a rotating UAV-mounted test source.