Principles of Modern Radar

by Mark A. Richards, James A. Scheer, William A. Holm

Overview

Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles is a comprehensive and modern textbook for courses in radar systems and technology at the college senior and graduate student level; a professional training textbook for formal in-house courses for new hires; a reference for ongoing study following a radar short course; and a self-study and professional reference book. Principles of Modern Radar focuses on four key areas: Basic concepts, such as the the radar range equation and threshold detection; radar signal phenomenology, such as radar cross section models, clutter, atmospheric effects, and Doppler effects; descriptions of all major subsystems of modern radars, such as the antenna, transmitter, receiver, including modern architectural elements such as exciters, and advanced signal processors; and signal and data processing basics, from digital signal processing (DSP) fundamentals, through detection, Doppler processing, waveforms and pulse compression, basic imaging concepts, and tracking fundamentals. While several established books address introductory radar systems, Principles of Modern Radar differs from these in its breadth of coverage, its emphasis on current methods (without losing sight of bedrock principles), and its adoption of an appropriate level of quantitative rigor for the intended audience of students and new professional hires. The manuscript for this book was reviewed by over 50 professionals in academia, military, and commercial enterprises. These reviewers were among thousands of potential users approached by the publisher and asked to share their expertise and experience in radar training and instruction. Their extensive comments, corrections, and insights ensure that Principles of Modern Radar will meet the needs of modern radar educators and students around the world. Written and edited by world-renowned radar instructors and critically reviewed by users before publication, this is truly a radar community-driven book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781891121524
Publisher:	Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Publication date:	05/01/2010
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	960
Sales rank:	186,856
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.20(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Mark A. Richards

James A. Scheer has been directly involved radar research and development for over 40 years. He is an instructor in a variety of radar short courses, including Principles of Modern Radar.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Radar Overview (James A. Scheer, William A. Holm)
2. The Radar Range Equation (James A. Scheer)
3. Radar Search and Overview of Detection in Interference (James A. Scheer)
PART II: EXTERNAL FACTORS
4. Propagation Effects and Mechanisms (Jay Saffold)
5. Characteristics of Clutter (Nicholas C. Currie)
6. Target Reflectivity (John F. Shaeffer)
7. Target Fluctuation Models (Mark A. Richards)
8. Doppler Phenomenology and Data Acquisition (William A. Holm, Mark A. Richards)
PART III: SUBSYSTEMS
9. Radar Antennas (Christopher D. Bailey)
10. Radar Transmitters (Tracy V. Wallace, Randy J. Jost, Paul Schmid)
11. Radar Receivers (Joseph A. Bruder)
12. Radar Exciters (James A. Scheer)
13. The Radar Signal Processor (Mark A. Richards)
PART IV: SIGNAL AND DATA PROCESSING
14. Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals for Radar (Mark A. Richards)
15. Threshold Detection of Radar Targets (Mark A. Richards)
16. Constant False Alarm Rate Detectors (Byron M. Keel)
17. Doppler Processing (Mark A. Richards)
18. Radar Measurements (W. Dale Blair, Mark A. Richards, David A. Long)
19. Radar Tracking Algorithms (W. Dale Blair)
20. Fundamentals of Pulse Compression Waveforms (Byron Keel)
21. An Overview of Radar Imaging (Gregory A. Showman)