Radar technology Books

Book SynopsisThe second edition of Principles of Modern Radar Volume 1: Basic Principles is a comprehensive textbook for courses on radar systems and technology at the college senior and graduate student level. It is also a professional training and self-study textbook for engineers switching to a career in radar as well as a professional reference for current radar engineers. It is unique in its breadth of coverage, its emphasis on current methods and its careful balance of qualitative explanation and quantitative rigor appropriate to its intended audience. The book focuses on four key areas: Basic concepts such as the radar range equation and threshold detection. Radar signal phenomenology, such as radar cross section models, clutter echo, atmospheric effects and Doppler effects. Descriptions of all the major subsystems of modern radars such as the antenna, transmitter, and receiver, and including modern architectural elements such as exciters and advanced signal processors. Signal and data processing techniques, from digital signal processing fundamentals to detection, Doppler processing, waveforms and pulse compression, basic imaging concepts and measurement and tracking fundamentals. The popular first edition of Principles of Modern Radar has been completely updated to remain current with new developments in radar hardware technology, signal processing and applications, while maintaining its focus on timeless basic principles.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Radar Overview Chapter 2: The Radar Range Equation Chapter 3: Propagation Effects and Mechanisms Chapter 4: Doppler Phenomenology and Measurement Chapter 5: Characteristics of Clutter Chapter 6: Target Reflectivity Chapter 7: Target Fluctuation Models Chapter 8: Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals for Radar Chapter 9: Radar Apertures Chapter 10: Radar Transmitters Chapter 11: Radar Receivers Chapter 12: Radar Exciters Chapter 13: The Radar Signal Processor Chapter 14: Threshold Detection of Radar Targets Chapter 15: Constant False Alarm Rate Detectors Chapter 16: Doppler Processing Chapter 17: Radar Measurements Chapter 18: Tracking with Radars Chapter 19: Fundamentals of Pulse Compression Waveforms Chapter 20: An Overview of Radar Imaging Appendix A Appendix B

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Book SynopsisAdvances in Bistatic Radar updates and extends bistatic and multistatic radar developments since the publication of Willis' Bistatic Radar in 1991. New and recently declassified military applications are documented, civil applications are detailed including commercial and scientific systems and leading radar engineers provide expertise to each of these applications. Advances in Bistatic Radar consists of two major sections: Bistatic/Multistatic Radar Systems and Bistatic Clutter and Signal Processing. Starting with a history update, the first section documents the early and now declassified military AN/FPS-23 Fluttar DEW-Line Gap-filler, and high frequency (HF) bistatic radars developed for missile attack warning. It then documents the recently developed passive bistatic and multistatic radars exploiting commercial broadcast transmitters for military and civilian air surveillance. Next, the section documents scientific bistatic radar systems for planetary exploration, which have exploited data link transmitters over the last forty years; ionospheric measurements, again exploiting commercial broadcast transmitters; and 3-D wind field measurements using a bistatic receiver hitchhiking off doppler weather radars. This last application has been commercialized. The second section starts by documenting the full, unclassified bistatic clutter scattering coefficient data base, along with the theory and analysis supporting its development. The section then details two major clutter-related developments, spotlight bistatic synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which can now generate high resolution images using bistatic autofocus and related techniques; and adaptive moving target indication (MTI), which allows cancellation of nonstationary clutter generated by moving (i.e. airborne) platforms through the use of bistatic space-time adaptive processing (STAP).Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Part I Bistatic/Multistatic Radar Systems Chapter 2: History Update Chapter 3: Fluttar DEW-Line Gap-Filler Chapter 4: Missile Attack Warning Chapter 5: Planetary Exploration Chapter 6: Air Surveillance Chapter 7: Ionospheric Measurements Chapter 8: Wind Measurements Part II Bistatic Clutter and Signal Processing Chapter 9: Clutter Chapter 10: Spotlight Synthetic Aperture Radar Chapter 11: Adaptive Moving Target Indication

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive set of radar and electronic warfare principles including many of the latest applications in a clear and consistent manner. Following on from the 3rd edition of this book (2004) Radar and Electronic Warfare Principles for the Non-specialist, 4th Edition, remains true to the traditional strength of the book, providing radar principles for the non-specialist, and also now introducing EW principles. All radar-related material has been reviewed, revised and enhanced as necessary. New to this edition: Significant revisions to; target signal-to-noise ratio, target detection theory, array antennas, radar measurements and tracking, and target signatures The addition of new EW-related material addressing electronic support (ES), electronic attack (EA), and electronic protection (EP) The advanced radar concepts chapter has been revised, including the addition of a section on modern multi-function, -mode, -mission radar systems. Most of the chapters are stand-alone allowing the reader to be selective and still benefit from the content. Exercises at the end of each chapter are provided to reinforce the concepts presented and illustrate their applications, making this book ideal for academic learning, training courses or self-study. Topics covered include: electromagnetic propagation, target detection, antennas, measurements and tracking, radar cross section and system applications. By reading this book, you should expect to be able to conduct a respectable, first-order radar system design or analysis and perform a first-order EW system design or analysis. This book will also provide you with the skills to critique the designs or analysis of others.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Radar and Electronic Warfare Chapter 2: Radar Systems Chapter 3: Target Detection Chapter 4: Radar Antennas Chapter 5: Radar Measurements and Target Tracking Chapter 6: Target Signature Chapter 7: Advanced Radar Concepts Chapter 8: Electronic Warfare Overview Chapter 9: Electronic Warfare Receivers Chapter 10: Self-Protection Jamming Electronic Attack Chapter 11: Support Jamming Electronic Attack Chapter 12: Electronic Protection Concepts Chapter 13: Loose Ends of Radar and/or Electronic Warfare Lore

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Book SynopsisThe third edition of an Artech House classic, Phased Array Antenna Handbook, provides new material on array and multibeam antennas and systems, including new methods, devices and machine learning techniques. The authors cover the antenna system design, pattern synthesis, array architecture and components and current developments in subarray technology. Researchers and communication engineers will find the numerous equations and illustrations particularly helpful to evaluate antenna parameters, such as gain, sidelobe levels and noise.Trade ReviewThe field of phased array antennas has evolved greatly since the publication of the First edition of the book in 1994. This is an exciting field which finds numerous applications in communication and radar technology. Large antenna arrays with electronically scanned beams and additionally with multiple beams and beamfoming capability are very appealing for the new 5G communication systems. Although the development of such systems is very challenging both from analysis and fabrication point of view, recent advances in computational electromagnetics, beam synthesis algorithms and fabrication technologies including additive manufacturing and 3D printing have been able to speed up analysis and reduce the time to market and manufacturing costs of large antenna arrays leading to numerous advances in the field. The book is a comprehensive and coherent presentation of the fundamental concepts and design challenges of phased array antennas and it is a valuable tool for both design engineers and academics and graduate students in the field. The material is divided in nine chapters which are clearly presented and ordered in a progressive manner from more general concepts and challenges to specialised topics. Chapters 1 and 2 are introductory chapters presenting fundamental characteristics of array antennas. Chapter 1 provides system analysis and figures of merit such as directivity, beamwidth, gain and noise temperature, bandwidth and grating lobes. Chapter 2 focuses on radiation pattern characteristics and introduces the effect of element mutual coupling and the concept of thinned arrays. The following two chapters deal with pattern synthesis methods. Chapter 3 focuses on the more "conventional" array topologies of linear and planar arrays while Chapter 4 focuses on nonplanar and conformal arrays. Well-known methods such as the Fourier transform method, the Woodward and the Dolph-Chebyshev synthesis are presented in Chapter 3 and also modern methods such as ones based on convex optimisation and alternate projections. In addition, the theory of adaptive arrays and sidelobe cancelers is provided. Chapter 4 addresses circular and cylindrical arrays and phase mode excitation and briefly spherical and truncated conical arrays. Having addressed the topic of pattern synthesis, Chapter 5 proceeds to present the different elements used in phased arrays from dipoles and monopoles to patch and slot antennas. Special attention is given to broadband elements such as flared notch, tapered slot, Vivaldi type and capacitively coupled dipole elements making reference to traditional as well as to more recent designs providing an excellent starting point to the antenna designer. The following chapters deal with more specialised topics of phased array antenna technology. Chapter 6 deals with mutual impedance effects due to element coupling and the problem of scan blindness. Chapter 7 addresses error effects such as amplitude and phase excitation errors and quantisation on the performance of the array in terms of sidelobe levels, beam pointing error and directivity variation. Chapter 8 presents multiple beam antennas including lens and reflector systems and reflect arrays. Finally, Chapter 9 addresses specialised arrays such as arrays for limited field of view and wideband arrays and addresses the complexity of the control and feed systems of the arrays. Robert J Mailloux is a world known authority in phased array technology and this book is without doubt an invaluable addition to the library of everyone working in the field. -- Dr. Apostolos Georgiadis * The Aeronautical Journal *Table of ContentsPhased Arrays in Radar and Communication Systems; Pattern Characteristics of Linear and Planar Arrays; Pattern Synthesis for Linear and Planar Arrays; Patterns of Nonplanar Arrays; Elements for Phased Arrays; Summary of Element Pattern and Mutual Impedance Effects; Array Error Effects; Multiple Beam Antennas; Special Array Feeds for Limited Field-of-View and Wideband Coverage.

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Book SynopsisCompletely modernized, greatly expanded, but retaining all the magic of the 2nd edition, Introduction to Airborne Radar has been brought into the 21st century without losing the hallmarks that made George Stimson's previous editions unique. Every chapter has been updated to reflect the constant transformations in radar technology and end-of-chapter exercises have also been added, improving its employment as a textbook. Over 100 radar and EW experts from around the world were involved in reviewing, writing, and editing this book, each one a longtime user of the previous editions. Each one of them was tasked with making sure this third edition lives up to its legacy of 'Introduction.' Stimson's is written specifically as an overview without going overboard on the math. Virtually anyone with a knowledge of high school algebra, trigonometry, and physics will be able to read and absorb the vast majority of the material. The first 17 chapters provide fundamentals that can be used by air, ground, and sea-based personnel. Every chapter provides extensive fundamental materials and practical applications, using visual system exemplars to aid explanations. The unique full color layout is enhanced with an immense number of illustrations, figures, tables, and color photographs. Key features: Modernized to reflect changes in the past 20 years including electronic scanning antennas and high resolution imaging. Completely covers the wide range of techniques employed in modern airborne and space borne radars. Fundamentals are applicable to ground and sea-based radar. Clear, understandable writing supplemented by extensive graphic illustration of concepts and offset boxes taking those concepts to the next level. Community reviewed by over 100 radar experts from organizations worldwide. Trade Review'For radar experts and amateurs there is much here to expand understanding of the very latest concepts and techniques. The authors clearly understand their audience, and have produced a work that will quickly become essential to anyone wishing to understand airborne radar.' -- Darren Coe, MSc CEng, MIET, Principal Scientist - Airborne Radar, QinetiQ MalvernTable of Contents Part I: Overview of Airborne Radar Chapter 1: Basic Concepts Chapter 2: Approaches to Implementation Chapter 3: Representative Applications Part II: Essential Groundwork Chapter 4: Radio Waves and Alternating Current Signals Chapter 5: A Nonmathematical Approach to Radar Chapter 6: Preparatory Math for Radar Part III: Fundamentals of Radar Chapter 7: Choice of Radio Frequency Chapter 8: Directivity and the Antenna Beam Chapter 9: Electronically Scanned Array Antennas Chapter 10: Electronically Scanned Array Design Chapter 11: Pulsed Operation Chapter 12: Detection Range Chapter 13: The Range Equation: What It Does and Doesn't Tell Us Chapter 14: Radar Receivers and Digitization Chapter 15: Measuring Range and Resolving in Range Chapter 16: Pulse Compression and High-Resolution Radar Chapter 17: Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave Ranging Part IV: Pulse Doppler Radar Chapter 18: The Doppler Effect Chapter 19: The Spectrum of a Pulsed Signal Chapter 20: The Pulsed Spectrum Unveiled Chapter 21: Doppler Sensing and Digital Filtering Chapter 22: Measuring Range-Rate Part V: Clutter Chapter 23: Sources and Spectra of Ground Return Chapter 24: Effect of Range and Doppler Ambiguities on Ground Clutter Chapter 25: Representing Clutter Chapter 26: Separating Ground Moving Targets from Clutter Part VI: Air-to-Air Operation Chapter 27: PRF and Ambiguities Chapter 28: Low PRF Operation Chapter 29: Medium PRF Operation Chapter 30: High PRF Operation Chapter 31: Automatic Tracking Part VII: Imaging Radar Chapter 32: Radar and Resolution Chapter 33: Imaging Methods Chapter 34: SAR Image Formation and Processing Chapter 35: SAR System Design Part VIII Radar and Electronic Warfare Chapter 36: Electronic Warfare Terms and Concepts Chapter 37: Electronic Warfare Support Chapter 38: Electronic Attack Chapter 39: Electronic Protection Chapter 40: Decoys Chapter 41: Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Part IX: Special Topics and Advanced Concepts Chapter 42: Antenna Radar Cross Section Reduction Chapter 43: Advanced Processor Architectures Chapter 44: Bistatic Radar Chapter 45: Distributed Radar and MIMO Radar Chapter 46: Radar Waveforms: Advanced Concepts Chapter 47: Target Classification Chapter 48: Emerging Radar Trends Part X: Representative Radar Systems Chapter 49: Airborne Early Warning and Control Chapter 50: Reconnaissance & Surveillance Chapter 51: Space Based Radar Systems Chapter 52: Fighter & Attack

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Book SynopsisOver the last ten years, the numbers of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) or “drones” have changed from being just a few specialist systems, used for scientific data gathering and military purposes, to them proliferating in huge numbers. They are used across a broad range of different leisure, commercial and military activities. UAVs can be used for: movement of items in factories for manufacturing, passenger and freight transportation, can take various roles in the agriculture and forestry industries (dispensing seeds, watering and monitoring crops), remote sensing for the oil and gas industries, traffic flow monitoring, support of emergency services, hobbies, security, military and many other applications. The expansion in the use of unmanned air vehicles has come about due to the development of low cost, high performance stable platforms, employing equally low-cost communication and navigation systems supplemented by simple to use software and interfaces. Therefore, there is a need to be able to monitor the rapidly changing use of airspace, especially at low and normally neglected altitudes to ensure UAVs do not compromise safety or are used for malicious purposes. Radar is the only sensor able to perform this function on a 24-hour, all weather, wide-area basis. This book, concerned with radar surveillance of UAVs, has been compiled using contributions from the leading experts around the world to create a single body of knowledge on this important, yet still emerging, topic. It is aimed at advanced students and researchers with an interest in radar systems.Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Counter UAS systems overview Chapter 2: Systems design considerations Chapter 3: Applications of millimetre wave radar for UAV detection and classification Chapter 4: Detection and tracking of UAVs using an interferometric radar Chapter 5: Passive radar detection of drones with staring illuminators of opportunity Chapter 6: DVB-T-based passive radar for silent surveillance of drones Chapter 7: Multiband passive radar for drones detection and localization Chapter 8: GNSS-based UAV detection Chapter 9: Radar UAV and bird signature comparisons with micro-Doppler Chapter 10: Radar recognition of multiple UAVs Chapter 11: Advanced classification techniques for drone payloads Chapter 12: Good practices and approaches for counter UAV system developments - an industrial perspective Conclusion

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Book SynopsisInertial navigation is widely used for the guidance of aircraft, missiles, ships and land vehicles, as well as in a number of novel applications such as surveying underground pipelines in drilling operations. This book sets out to provide a clear and concise description of the physical principles of inertial navigation, the associated growth of errors and their compensation. There is also detailed treatment of recent developments in inertial sensor technology and a description of techniques for implementing and evaluating such systems. This new edition includes a number of refinements covering sensor technology, geodesy and error modelling, plus new chapters on MEMS technology and inertial systems applications.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Fundamental principles and historical developments of inertial navigation Chapter 3: Basic principles of strapdown inertial navigation systems Chapter 4: Gyroscope technology 1 Chapter 5: Gyroscope technology 2 Chapter 6: Accelerometer and multi-sensor technology Chapter 7: MEMS inertial sensors Chapter 8: Testing, calibration and compensation Chapter 9: Strapdown system technology Chapter 10: Inertial navigation system alignment Chapter 11: Strapdown navigation system computation Chapter 12: Generalised system performance analysis Chapter 13: Integrated navigation systems Chapter 14: Design example Chapter 15: Alternative applications of IN sensors and systems Appendices

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Book Synopsis "A well-constructed and concisely written book, incorporating a balanced combination of textual explanations and well-presented mathematical descriptions, which serves both as an introduction to many important aspects of radar but also as an extensive exercise in the usage and application of both the MATLAB and Python programming applications. It is eminently readable and understandable. I assess that it is probably most relevant to post graduate student scientists and engineers requiring a moderately detailed understanding of aspects of radar with a view to practical applications”Aerospace Magazine This comprehensive resource provides readers with the tools necessary to perform analysis of various waveforms for use in radar systems. It provides information about how to produce synthetic aperture (SAR) images by giving a tomographic formulation and implementation for SAR imaging. Tracking filter fundamentals, and each parameter associated with the filter and how each affects tracking performance are also presented. Various radar cross section measurement techniques are covered, along with waveform selection analysis through the study of the ambiguity function for each particular waveform from simple linear frequency modulation (LFM) waveforms to more complicated coded waveforms. The text includes the Python tool suite, which allows the reader to analyze and predict radar performance for various scenarios and applications. Also provided are MATLAB® scripts corresponding to the Python tools. The software includes a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) that provides visualizations of the concepts being covered. Users have full access to both the Python and MATLAB source code to modify for their application. With examples using the tool suite are given at the end of each chapter, this text gives readers a clear understanding of how important target scattering is in areas of target detection, target tracking, pulse integration, and target discrimination.Trade ReviewA well-constructed and concisely written book, incorporating a balanced combination of textual explanations and well-presented mathematical descriptions, which serves both as an introduction to many important aspects of radar but also as an extensive exercise in the usage and application of both the MATLAB and Python programming applications. It is eminently readable and understandable. I assess that it is probably most relevant to post graduate student scientists and engineers requiring a moderately detailed understanding of aspects of radar with a view to practical applications. * Aerospace Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction; Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; Antenna Systems; The Radar Range Equation; Radar Receivers; Target Detection; Radar Cross Section; Pulse Compression; Target Tracking; Tomographic Synthetic Aperture Radar; Countermeasures.

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Book SynopsisAn overview of the state in design and implementation of advanced tracking for single and multiple sensor systems. The text provides evaluations of sensor management, kinematic and attribute data processing, data association, situation assessment, and modern tracking and data fusion methods as applied in both military and non-military arenas. The book offers full coverage of tracking topics such as passive ranging and interactive multiple model (IMM) filtering; multiple hypothesis tracking (MHT) data association; Bayesian and Dempster-Shafer attribute fusion; multiple sensor tracking methods for distributed systems such as space-based surveillance systems; use of tracking data for situation assessment and sensor management; track fusion and track-before-detect (TBD) methods; and efficient allocation of agile beam radar resources. It also covers the interpretation and optimisation of tracker data, and solves the problems associated with algorithm choice and design.Table of ContentsThe Basics of Target Tracking. Sensor and Source Characteristics. Kinematic State Estimation: Filtering and Prediction. Modelling and Tracking Dynamic Targets. Passive Sensor Tracking. Basic Methods for Data Association. Advanced Methods for MTT Data Association. Attribute Data Fusion. Multiple Sensor Tracking -- Issues and Methods. Multiple Sensor Tracking -- System Implementation and Applications. Reasoning Schemes for Situation Assessment and Sensor Management. Situation Assessment. Tracking System Performance Prediction, and Evaluation. Multi Target Tracking with an Agile Beam Radar. Sensor Management. Multiple Hypothesis Tracking System Design and Application. Detection and Tracking of Dim Targets in Clutter.

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Book SynopsisThis book covers the latest advances in optimal and adaptive MIMO radar for enhanced detection and target ID in challenging environments and demonstrates its utility in real-world applications. It discusses signal processing prerequisites, such as radar signals, orthogonal waveforms, matched filtering, multi-channel beam forming, and Doppler processing. It also outlines MIMO implantation challenges like computational complexity, adaptive clutter mitigation, calibration and equalization, and hardware constraints. The book contains exclusive flight testing data from DARPA, and digs into applications for GMTI radar, OTH radar, maritime radar, and automotive radar.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Introduction to MIMO Radar; MIMO Radar Applications; Introduction to Optimum MIMO Radar; Adaptive MIMO Radar and MIMO Channel Estimation; Advanced MIMO Analysis Techniques; Conclusion and Areas for Future Research.

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Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking resource gives you the background theories and know-how you need to effectively design active phased array antennas with wider bandwidth and scan volume utilizing sparse array technology. The book shows you how to incorporate aperiodic arrays and sparse arrays as a solution for overcoming the restrictions faced in conventional phased antenna designs - such as blind spots, limited scan volume, large power and cooling requirements, RF path losses, and increased complexity - while adhering to the maintenance of SWAP-C resources widely used in aerospace and defence. Packed with step-by-step information and research results unavailable in any other single source to date, the book presents new concepts and techniques that potentially can be applied to many critical defense and commercial requirements such as: radars, satcom on move, sonars, weather monitoring, 5G and 6G for mobile communication, fault and crack detection in buildings and underground pipelines, automotive anti-collisions mechanism in automobiles, mine detection, through wall imaging, and more. The book helps you to understand the fundamental antenna technology being deployed in modern systems and equips you to design problem-solving sparse array models proven by electromagnetic simulations that can reduce the cost and overall complexity of the existing systems. Numerous design studies are documented to validate the theories presented. The book takes into account the functional constraints in designing commercial and military systems while demonstrating provable techniques that are practical and achievable. This is an important resource for phased array antenna designers interested in utilizing sparse array technology with wider bandwidth and scan volume. The book's straightforward approach and easy-to-follow language also make it accessible to students and those new to the field.Table of ContentsThe Beginning. Antenna Fundamentals. Antenna Arrays. Generalized expression for directivity. Synthesis of Linear Sparse Antenna Arrays. Concentric ring antenna sparse array antennas. Planar sparse array antennas. Use cases for sparse array antennas.

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Book SynopsisRadar cross section (RCS) is a comparison of two radar signal strengths. One is the strength of the radar beam sweeping over a target, the other is the strength of the reflected echo sensed by the receiver. This book shows how the RCS gauge can be predicted for theoretical objects and how it can be measured for real targets. Predicting RCS is not easy, even for simple objects like spheres or cylinders, but this book explains the two exact forms of theory so well that even a novice will understand enough to make close predictions. Weapons systems developers are keenly interested in reducing the RCS of their platforms. The two most practical ways to reduce RCS are shaping and absorption. This book explains both in great detail, especially in the design, evaluation, and selection of radar absorbers. There is also great detail on the design and employment of indoor and outdoor test ranges for scale models or for full-scale targets (such as aircraft). In essence, this book covers everything you need to know about RCS, from what it is, how to predict and measure, and how to test targets (indoors and out), and how to beat it.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Radar Fundamentals Chapter 3: Physics and Overview of Electromagnetic Scattering Chapter 4: Exact Prediction Techniques Chapter 5: High-Frequency RCS Prediction Techniques Chapter 6: Phenomenological Examples of Radar Cross Section Chapter 7: Radar Cross Section Reduction Chapter 8: Radar Absorbing Materials Chapter 9: Radar Absorber Measurement Techniques Chapter 10: Antenna RCS and RCSR Chapter 11: RCS Measurement Requirements Chapter 12: Outdoor RCS Test Ranges Chapter 13: Indoor RCS Ranges Chapter 14: Hip-Pocket RCS Estimation, Data Presentation, and Reduction

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Book SynopsisThis is the only English language book on bistatic radar. It starts with James Casper's fine chapter in the first edition of Skolnik's Radar Handbook (1970), capturing previously unpublished work before 1970. It then summarizes and codifies subsequent bistatic radar research and development, especially as catalogued in the special December 1986 IEE journal. It defines and resolves many issues and controversies plaguing bistatic radar, including predicted performance, monostatic equivalence, bistatic radar cross section and resolution, bistatic Doppler, hitchhiking, SAR, ECM/ECCM, and, most importantly, the utility of bistatic radars. The text provides a history of bistatic systems that points out to potential designers, the applications that have worked and the dead-ends not worth pursuing. The text reviews the basic concepts and definitions, and explains the mathematical development of relationships, such as geometry, Ovals of Cassini, dynamic range, isorange and isodoppler contours, target doppler, and clutter doppler spread.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview Chapter 2: History Chapter 3: Coordinate Systems, Geometry, and Equations Chapter 4: Range Relationships Chapter 5: Location and Area Relationships Chapter 6: Doppler Relationships Chapter 7: Target Resolution Chapter 8: Target Cross Section Chapter 9: Clutter Chapter 10: Electronic Countermeasures and Counter-Countermeasures Chapter 11: Multistatic Radars Chapter 12: Special Concepts and Applications Chapter 13: Special Problems and Requirements Appendix A: Early Publications of Bistatic Radar Phenomenology Appendix B: Width of a Bistatic Range Cell Appendix C: Approximation to the Location Equation Appendix D: Area within a Maximum Range Oval of Cassini Appendix E: Relationships Between Parameters in Target Location and Clutter Doppler Spread Equations Appendix F: Orthogonal Conic Section Theorems

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Book SynopsisMonopulse is a type of radar that sends additional information in the signal in order to avoid problems caused by rapid changes in signal strength. Monopulse is resistant to jamming which is one of the main reasons it is used in most radar systems today. This updated and expanded edition of an Artech House classic offers engineers a current and comprehensive treatment of monopulse radar principles, techniques, and applications. The second edition features two brand new chapters, covering monopulse countermeasures and counter-countermeasures and monopulse for airborne radar and homing seekers. This essential volume categorizes and describes the various forms of monopulse radar, and analyzes their capabilities and limitations. The book also devotes considerable space to monopulse circuits and hardware components, explaining their functions and performance. This practical resource features numerous photographs and illustrations drawn from actual radar systems and components. This book serves as a valuable reference for both experienced radar engineers and those new to the field.Table of ContentsTerminology, Definitions, and Notation, the Monopulse Output as a Complex Ratio. Components Used in Monopulse. Amplitude-Comparison and Phase-Comparison Classification. Optimum Feeds for Space-Fed Amplitude-Comparison. Monopulse in Array Antennas. Monopulse Processors. Response to Unresolved Targets. Monopulse Angle Errors. Multipath. Monopulse Countermeasures and Counter-Countermeasures. Tracking Radar Applications of Monopulse. Non-Tracking Radar Applications of Monopulse. Special Topics.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource explains the development of UAVs, drone threats, counter-UAV systems, and strategies to handle UAVs, focusing on the practical aspects of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and technologies.Theory, technical and operational practice with insights from industry and policing are covered, and the full rogue drone threat landscape and counter-drone technologies and systems is explored. The book provides insight into counter-drone strategy, developing effective counter-drone strategies and measures, as well as counter-drone programs and the regulatory frameworks governing the use of drones. It includes analysis of future drone and counter-drone challenges and highlights ongoing research and innovation activities and an examination of future drone technologies. Written by authors who have extensive academic, research, innovation, technical, industry and police operational investigative expertise at international level, this book is useful for the aviation sector, law enforcement and academia.Table of ContentsPart 1: Threat from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Game of drones - Assessing the threat and risk of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Public nuisance - The reckless use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Political protest - Rogue drone incursions and public disorder; Hostile reconnaissance - The threat from rogue drone surveillance; Payload - Adaption of drones for organized crime; International security - The terrorist threat from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Part 2: The Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology: Understanding drone technologies; Navigation and flight control; Payloads and sensors; Classification of UAVs; Part 3: Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technology and System: The concept of Counter UAV; UAV detection radars; RF detection system; Optical detection system; Counter Measures; Part 4: Strategies to Counter-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: A strategic approach - Countering rogue drone incursions; The Rule of law - Regulatory frameworks for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles; Counter-drone training - The detection, evaluation, neutralisation and investigation of rogue drone incursions; Part 5: Future Challenges: Innovation - Bringing counter-drone research to operational reality; From threat to threat - Advancements in drone technology; Conclusions; References.

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Book SynopsisNovel deep learning approaches are achieving state-of-the-art accuracy in the area of radar target recognition, enabling applications beyond the scope of human-level performance. This book provides an introduction to the unique aspects of machine learning for radar signal processing that any scientist or engineer seeking to apply these technologies ought to be aware of. The book begins with three introductory chapters on radar systems and phenomenology, machine learning principles, and optimization for training common deep neural network (DNN) architectures. Subsequently, the book summarizes radar-specific issues relating to the different domain representations in which radar data may be presented to DNNs and synthetic data generation for training dataset augmentation. Further chapters focus on specific radar applications, which relate to DNN design for micro-Doppler analysis, SAR-based automatic target recognition, radar remote sensing, and emerging fields, such as data fusion and image reconstruction. Edited by an acknowledged expert, and with contributions from an international team of authors, this book provides a solid introduction to the fundamentals of radar and machine learning, and then goes on to explore a range of technologies, applications and challenges in this developing field. This book is also a valuable resource for both radar engineers seeking to learn more about deep learning, as well as computer scientists who are seeking to explore novel applications of machine learning. In an era where the applications of RF sensing are multiplying by the day, this book serves as an easily accessible primer on the nuances of deep learning for radar applications.Table of Contents Prologue: perspectives on deep learning of RF data Part I: Fundamentals Chapter 1: Radar systems, signals, and phenomenology Chapter 2: Basic principles of machine learning Chapter 3: Theoretical foundations of deep learning Part II: Special topics Chapter 4: Radar data representation for classification of activities of daily living Chapter 5: Challenges in training DNNs for classification of radar micro-Doppler signatures Chapter 6: Machine learning techniques for SAR data augmentation Part III: Applications Chapter 7: Classifying micro-Doppler signatures using deep convolutional neural networks Chapter 8: Deep neural network design for SAR/ISAR-based automatic target recognition Chapter 9: Deep learning for passive synthetic aperture radar imaging Chapter 10: Fusion of deep representations in multistatic radar networks Chapter 11: Application of deep learning to radar remote sensing Epilogue: looking toward the future

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Book SynopsisAfter nearly 50 years of sustained research and 30 years of operational deployment, research in weather radars has witnessed tremendous growth over the past decade and is now spilling over to novel applications and geographies. This book provides a systematic and thorough review of advances in research, developments, and technologies in the field. A truly comprehensive collection in 3 volumes, Advances in Weather Radar has been developed by three expert editors and written by senior researchers from academia, research laboratories, and national weather agencies. Every chapter has been reviewed by the editors and an external reviewer to ensure quality and accuracy. The key elements for understanding weather radar are covered, from the fundamental science and engineering to signal processing, electromagnetics, and applications. Special attention is given to dual-polarization radar because of its important applications in rainfall measurement, in elucidating details of cloud physical processes, classification of meteorological and non-meteorological echo types, the validation and evaluation of bulk microphysical schemes that predict number density and mixing ratio, and radar hydrology among other more recent applications. Volume 1: Precipitation sensing platforms begins with a historical overview of the last decade focusing on the key technical and scientific ideas that have propelled the field forward, and goes on to address major advances in designing, operating, and deploying weather radars across the globe. Volume 2: Precipitation science, scattering, and processing algorithms considers theoretical milestones achieved in microphysics, electromagnetics, and signal processing of radar meteorology. Volume 3: Emerging applications includes applications of weather radars in novel as well as non-meteorological applications. These edited volumes are intended to be useful to graduate students, radar systems designers, high-level managers of national meteorological services, and other research scientists who need to delve deeper into specific topics that cannot be found elsewhere.Table of Contents Chapter 1: Radar hydrology Chapter 2: Quantitative precipitation estimation from weather radars, personal weather stations and commercial microwave links Chapter 3: Quantitative weather radar: a research to operations perspective in Canada Chapter 4: Volcanic plume retrieval using weather radar Chapter 5: The effect of weather on the performance of mm-wave and sub-THz automotive radar Chapter 6: Spectral interference in weather radars from wireless communication systems Chapter 7: Advances in weather radar monitoring of bird movement Chapter 8: Complementary operation of Doppler radar and lidar at airports

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Book SynopsisRichly illustrated, and including both an extensive bibliography and index, this indispensable guide brings together the theory, design, and applications of atmospheric radar. It explains the basic thermodynamics and dynamics of the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere, and discusses the physical and engineering principles behind one of the key tools used to study these regions - MST radars. Key topics covered include antennas, signal propagation, and signal processing techniques. A wide range of practical applications are discussed, including the use of atmospheric radar to study wind profiles, tropospheric temperature, and gravity waves. A detailed overview of radar designs provides a wealth of knowledge and tools, providing readers with a strong basis for building their own instruments. This is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers working in the areas of radar engineering, remote sensing, meteorology, and atmospheric physics, as well as for practitioners in the radar industry.Table of Contents1. An overview of the atmosphere; 2. The history of radar in atmospheric investigations; 3. Refractive index of the atmosphere and ionosphere; 4. Fundamental concepts of radar remote sensing; 5. Configurations of atmospheric radars - antennas, beam patterns, electronics and calibration; 6. Examples of specific atmospheric radar systems; 7. Derivation of atmospheric parameters; 8. Digital processing of doppler radar signals; 9. Multiple-receiver and multiple-frequency radar techniques; 10. Extended and miscellaneous applications of atmospheric radars; 11. Gravity waves and turbulence; 12. Meteorological phenomena in the lower atmosphere; 13. Concluding remarks.

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Book SynopsisLearn about the most recent theoretical and practical advances in radar signal processing using tools and techniques from compressive sensing. Providing a broad perspective that fully demonstrates the impact of these tools, the accessible and tutorial-like chapters cover topics such as clutter rejection, CFAR detection, adaptive beamforming, random arrays for radar, space-time adaptive processing, and MIMO radar. Each chapter includes coverage of theoretical principles, a detailed review of current knowledge, and discussion of key applications, and also highlights the potential benefits of using compressed sensing algorithms. A unified notation and numerous cross-references between chapters make it easy to explore different topics side by side. Written by leading experts from both academia and industry, this is the ideal text for researchers, graduate students and industry professionals working in signal processing and radar.Table of ContentsPreface Antonio De Maio, Yonina C. Eldar and Alexander M. Haimovich; 1. Sub-Nyquist radar: principles and prototypes Kumar Vijay Mishra and Yonina C. Eldar; 2. Clutter rejection and adaptive filtering in compressed sensing radar Peter B. Tuuk; 3. RFI mitigation based on compressive sensing methods for UWB radar imaging Tianyi Zhang, Jiaying Ren, Jian Li, David J. Greene, Jeremy A. Johnston and Lam H. Nguyen; 4. Compressed CFAR techniques Laura Anitori and Arian Maleki; 5. Sparsity-based methods for CFAR target detection in STAP random arrays Haley H. Kim and Alexander M. Haimovich; 6. Fast and robust sparsity-based STAP method for nonhomogeneous clutter Xiaopeng Yang, Yuze Sun, Xuchen Wu, Teng Long and Tapan K. Sarkar; 7. Super-resolution radar imaging via convex optimization Reinhard Heckel; 8. Adaptive beamforming via sparsity-based reconstruction of covariance matrix Yujie Gu, Nathan A. Goodman and Yimin D. Zhang; 9. Spectrum sensing for cognitive radar via model sparsity exploitation Augusto Aubry, Vincenzo Carotenuto, Antonio De Maio and Mark Govoni; 10. Cooperative spectrum sharing between sparse-sensing-based radar and communication systems Bo Li and Athina P. Petropulu; 11. Compressed sensing methods for radar imaging in the presence of phase errors and moving objects Ahmed Shaharyar Khwaja, Naime Ozben Onhon and Mujdat Cetin.

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Book SynopsisThis book combines, for the first time, the topics of radar polarimetry and interferometry. This combination was first developed in 1997 and has since become a major topic in radar sciences and their applications, in particular to space sciences. In its simplest form it concerns the study of interferograms formed by combining waves with different polarisations and their exploitation to infer important physical properties of the planetary surface being investigated. The book is written in three main sections. The first four chapters provide a detailed coverage of all major topics of polarimetry, including its basis in electromagnetic scattering theory, decomposition theorems, and a detailed analysis of the entropy/alpha approach. The next chapter offers a brief introduction to radar interferometry, before developing in three chapters the important new topic of polarimetric interferometry. In this way the book provides a complete treatment of the subject, suitable for those working in inTrade Review'Polarisation' is promising as a reference for quantitative specialists outside the radar community who want to understand what polarimetry has to offer their particular field. It is also a fine reference for students who need to learn and keep the notation straight for coding and experimental design. It is a worthwhile book to keep on your shelf if you ever want to relate a particular polarization-based, remotely sensed finding to your own research. * Physics Today *Table of Contents1. Polarised electromagnetic waves ; 2. Depolarisation and scattering entropy ; 3. Depolarisation in surface and volume scattering ; 4. Decomposition theorems ; 5. Introduction to radar interferometry ; 6. Polarimetric interferometry ; 7. The coherence of surface and volume scattering ; 8. Parameter estimation using polarimetric interferometry ; 9. Applications of polarimetry and interferometry ; Appendix 1: Introduction to matrix algebra ; Appendix 2: Unitary and rotation groups ; Appendix 3: Coherent stochastic signal analysis

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Book SynopsisWith this book practitioners responsible for analyzing, specifying or evaluating RCS imaging systems will be able to define performance limits using basic physical and mathematical principles. Information on instrumentation systems for acquiring data and applications of new techniques are included.Table of ContentsFundamental imaging concepts; instrumentation and signal processing for RCS imaging; two-dimensional range, cross-range imaging of rotating objects; focused synthetic-aperture processing; tomographic imaging; maximum entropy methods.

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Book SynopsisBrings the reader up-to-date on all aspects concerning ECCM at the antenna level. It is a reference tool for professionals seeking quick answers to on-the-job problems. This text delivers an accurate description of working principles, processing schemes and performance evaluation techniques.Table of ContentsIntroduction to ECM and ECCM techniques for radar systems; low sidelobe antennas; sidelobe blanking system; sidelobe canceller (SLC) system; adaptive arrays.

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Book SynopsisAugmented with 1024 equations, 138 references and 82 figures and 69 problems, this book provides an introduction to and overview of signal detection and estimation.Table of ContentsProbability concepts; random processes; signal detection; parameter estimation; filtering; representation of signals; the generalized Gaussian problem; detection and parameter estimation.

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Book SynopsisThis text attempts to give the reader an understanding of the key developments in moment methods and the early history of this development. It provides over 45 key papers in the field, many of which are from non-IEEE sources.Table of ContentsEarly and general papers; wires and bodies-of-revolution; conducting and dielectric bodies; printed circuit and earthed antennas; apertures, slots and arrays; hybrid methods.

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Book SynopsisApproaches MFAR from the viewpoint of architectural system analysis and design, detailing the advantages of MFAR main parameter design and guiding the reader through parameter and performance evaluation procedures. Topics addressed include combinations of various radar functions.Table of ContentsIntroduction; sensor selection; radar parameter design; functional design

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Book SynopsisThis is a practical solution sourcebook for real-world high-resolution and spotlight SAR image processing. Widely-used algorithms are presented for both system errors and propagation phenomenon, and a chapter is devoted to SAR system performance.Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction: spotlight SAR; SAR modes; importance of spotlight SAR; early SAR chronology. Part 2 Synthetic aperture radar fundamentals: SAR system overview; imaging considerations; pulse compression and range resolution; synthetic aperture technique for Azimuth resolution; SAR coherence requirements; signal phase equation; inverse SAR (ISAR); SAR sensor parametric design. Part 3 Spotlight SAR and polar format algorithm: scope of processing task; polar format overview; polar data storage as a two-dimensional signal; correction for non-planar motion; polar format algorithm limitations; Taylor series expansion procedures; phase of image pixels; image geometric distortion; image focus error equations; displacements and absolute positioning. Part 4 Digital polar format processing: sampling rate conversion; polyphase filters; polar interpolation; image scale factors; image distortion correction; signal history projections; stabilized scene polar interpolation; subpatch processing and mosaicking. Part 5 Phase errors: classification of phase error; management of phase error; magnitude of phase error; requirements on a practical SAR motion sensor; moving target effects. Part 6 Autofocus techniques: mapdrift; multiple aperture mapdrift; phase difference; phase gradient; prominent point processing; considerations for space-variant refocus. Part 7 Processor design examples: the common UNIX SAR processor; the ground to air imaging radar processor. Part 8 SAR system performance: image quality metrics; system performance budgeting; requirements on system impulse response; requirements on system noise; geometric distortion; secondary image quality metrics; test arrays. Part 9 Spotlight processing applications: spotlight processing of scan and stripmap SAR data; interferometric SAR; forward look SAR; vibrating target detection. Part 10 Range migration algorithm: model; algorithm overview; analytical development; discussion; efficient algorithms for range migration processing. Part 11 Chirp scaling algorithm: non-dechirped signal model; algorithm overview; analytical development; discussion. Part 12 Comparison of image formation algorithms: image formation algorithm models; computational complexity; memory requirements; other considerations.

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Book SynopsisThe development of radar resolution theory is examined in this text. Key topics include the capabilities and limits of radar, the details of radar design, fundamentals of waveform analysis, pulse compression waveforms, coherent pulse trains and detection clutter.

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth, comprehensive treatment of the principles of electronic warfare (EW). Written by leading experts in the field, this authoritative book takes a systematic approach to exploring EW theory, mathematical models, and quantitative analysis. It offers a detailed examination of the basic targets of EW operations, a thorough presentation of critical radar jamming methods, and definitions of the effectiveness criteria for EW systems and techniques. Key areas covered include: mathematical models for active, passive and active-passive jamming signals; jamming methods based on the use of false radar and thermal targets; the effectiveness of specific jamming methods; a mathematical definition of electronic antiaircraft defense systems as targets; and the reduction of radar detectability. This is a useful resource for practitioners and academics interested in the development and application or radio electronic systems for military and civilian use.

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Book SynopsisSynthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is of major interest to radar professionals because it allows them to obtain high-resolution images with unsurpassed clarity from satellites that take pictures of the earth's surface in all weather conditions. This cutting-edge resource offers complete "how to" guidance on digital processing of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. Professionals discover precisely how this radar system works and gain an in-depth understanding of the properties of SAR data. The book explains how digital computers are used to form the focused image and provides practitioners with state-of-the-art processing algorithms that they can use for their projects. Written from a signal processing point of view, this authoritative volume can be fully understood by professionals and students with a general electrical engineering background.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. Signal Processing Fundamentals. Pulse Compression. Synthetic Aperture Concepts. SAR Signal Properties. The Range Doppler Algorithm. The Chirp Scaling Algorithm. The Omega-K Algorithm. The SPECAN Algorithm. Processing ScanSAR Data. Doppler Parameter Estimation. Comparison of Algorithms. References.

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Book SynopsisThe drive is on to devise LPI radar systems that evade hostile detection as well as develop non-cooperative intercept devices that outsmart enemy LPI radar. Based on the author's own design experience, this comprehensive, hands-on book gives you the latest design and development techniques to innovate new LPI radar systems and discover new ways to intercept enemy LPI radar. Over 200 graphics illustrate the underlying principles of LPI waveform design and help you visually identify waveform parameters. Filled with more than 500 equations that provide rigorous mathematical detail, this book can be used by both entry-level and seasoned engineers. Besides thoroughly treating LPI radar theory and intercept signal processing, this book includes such real-world applications as anti-ship cruise missile LPI seeker solutions. The CD-ROM contains MATLAB code that you can use on the job to evaluate complex LPI radar-receiver interactions.Table of ContentsPart I Introduction to LPI radar and waveform design: to see and not be seen; LPI technology and applications; ambiguity analysis of LPI waveforms; FMCW radar; phase shift keying techniques; frequency shift keying techniques; case study - anti-ship LPI missile seeker. Part II Intercept receiver strategies and signal processing: strategies for LPI radar interception; Wigner distribution analysis of LPI waveforms; LPI radar analysis using quadrature mirror filtering; cyclostationary bi-frequency analysis of LPI radar waveforms. Appendix: MATLAB software.

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Book SynopsisRadar's ever-expanding role in the modern world has spawned a demand for professionals well-versed in the latest system-level analysis and performance modeling techniques. This expanded second edition of an Artech House bestseller helps engineers, mathematicians, and programmers answer the call, by providing the clearest presentation of radar system principles and system-level modeling procedures available. It serves as both a reference and a text, and features new material on airborne and space-based radar, radar tracking techniques, radar system design, and operational and performance issues. It also provides detailed examples, problem sets and solutions, and a comprehensive self-test. Extensive references, bibliographies, and over 100 illustrations help make this work an indispensable resource for radar specialists and non-specialists alike. CD-ROM Included! Provides custom radar functions and equations that let practitioners calculate the radar performance parameters covered by the book in Excel worksheets.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Radar Configurations. Radar Analysis Parameters. Radar Waveforms. The Radar Equation. Radar Detection. Radar Search Modes. Radar Measurement and Tracking. Environment and Mitigation Techniques. Radar Countermeasures and Counter-Countermeasures. Airborne and Space-Based Radar Issues. Radar Performance Modeling Techniques and Examples. Appendixes.

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Book SynopsisIn these times, correctly and quickly identifying a stray electronic blip on a radar screen can have incalculable consequences. Now more than ever, radar electronic intelligence (ELINT) can be the first line of defense for the battlefield or the homeland. Offering new insight into radar signal analysis, this book ensures more reliable and timely gathering of electronic intelligence. Combining and updating the author's two previous definitive books on ELINT, this volume is the indispensable reference for every ELINT professional. Starting with basic theory, it gives a comprehensive and integrated view of radar's role in ELINT. The book explains how to identify different classes of radar signals and determine their source and location. It covers systems performance issues and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of different systems configurations. The book also guides radar systems engineers through challenges of designing new generations of ELINT systems.Table of ContentsCharacter and Basis of Electronic Intelligence (ELINT). Radar Range and Interception Range. Probability of Interception. ELINT Interception System Characteristics. Direction Finding. Emitter Location. LPI Radar and the Future of ELINT. Estimating Power at the Transmitter. Estimating Radar Antenna Parameters. Antenna Beam Scan Analysis. Intrapulse Analysis. Pulse Repetition Interval Analysis. Deinterleaving Pulse Trains. RF and Coherence Estimation. Determining ELINT Parameter Limits. ELINT Data Files and Applications. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisLow probability of intercept (LPI) radar is increasingly critical to covert surveillance, target tracking and stealth operations - as is the capability to detect it. Now, the world's most authoritative book on LPI emitter design and counter-LPI techniques explores the latest advances in the field in a new edition complete with ready-to-use MATLAB software simulations for every LPI modulation in the book. Supported by 360 task-clarifying illustrations, the book offers radar engineers expert guidance on the design of LPI emitter and intercept receivers and the development of digital signal processing techniques for detecting and classifying LPI modulations. This titleincludes a CD-ROM! It contains valuable MATLAB programs that help professionals design various LPI emitter architectures and waveform modulations to help them with their detection and classification work.Table of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals of LPI Radar Design - To See and Not Be Seen. Anti-Radiation Missiles. LPI Technology and Applications. Ambiguity Analysis of LPI Waveforms. Noise Technology Radar. Netted LPI Radar Systems. Case Study: Antiship LPI Missile Seeker.; Part II: Intercept Receiver Strategies and Signal Processing - Strategies for Intercepting LPI Radar Signals. Wigner-Ville Distribution Analysis of LPI Radar Waveforms. Autonomous Classification of LPI Radar Modulations.

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Book SynopsisThis book views multiple target tracking as a Bayesian inference problem. Within this framework it develops the theory of single target tracking, multiple target tracking, and likelihood ratio detection and tracking. In addition to providing a detailed description of a basic particle filter that implements the Bayesian single target recursion, this resource provides numerous examples that involve the use of particle filters. With these examples illustrating the developed concepts, algorithms, and approaches -- the book helps radar engineers track when observations are nonlinear functions of target site, when the target state distributions or measurement error distributions are not Gaussian, in low data rate and low signal to noise ratio situations, and when notions of contact and association are merged or unresolved among more than one target.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling book – now in its second edition – introduces the basic principles of passive radar technology and provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments and advances in this field. It shows you how passive radar works, how it differs from the active type, and helps you understand the benefits and drawbacks of this novel technology. The book gives you the knowledge you need to get a full understanding of this fascinating technology. All chapters have been fully revised and updated and are written in a clear and accessible style. New chapters have been added to cover advances in the technology that have already been built and demonstrated, including systems on moving platforms (aircraft and UAVs), as well as advances in types of transmission – notably single-frequency broadcast transmissions, and 5G – and in processing techniques. This book remains an important resource for engineers working in academic, industry, or government research laboratories; academics teaching graduate level students; and those working in the specification and procurement of radar systems who need to understand the performance and limitations of the technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Principles of Passive Radar; Properties of Illuminators; Passive Radar and Single Frequency Networks; Direct Signal Suppression; Passive Radar Performance Prediction; Detection and Tracking; Passive Radar from Moving Platforms; Examples of Systems and Results; and Future Developments and Applications.

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