Wirth (senior consultant, Research Establishment for Applied Science, Germany) introduces the techniques, procedures, and concepts related to modern radar using active array antennas. Chapters cover signal representation and mathematical tools, statistical signal theory, array antennas, beamforming, sampling and digitization of signals, pulse compression with polyphase codes, detection of targets by a pulse series, sequential detection, adaptive beamforming for jammer suppression, monopulse direction estimation, superresolution in angle, space-time adaptive processing, synthetic aperture radar with active phased arrays, inverse synthetic aperture radar, experimental phased array systems, the floodlight radar concept, and system and parameter considerations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Annotation This book gives an introduction to the possibilities of radar technology based on active array antennas, giving examples of modern practical systems, many of which were developed in Europe. In addition to coverage of antennas, beam forming, sampling and detection of signals, and array signal processing, several modern systems are described, including space-time adaptive processing (STAP), moving target detection using synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and several other experimental phased array radar systems. There are many valuable lessons presented for designers of future high standard multifunction radar systems for military and civil applications. The book will appeal to graduate level engineers, researchers, and managers in the field of radar, aviation and space technology.

Wirth (senior consultant, Research Establishment for Applied Science, Germany) introduces the techniques, procedures, and concepts related to modern radar using active array antennas. Chapters cover signal representation and mathematical tools, statistical signal theory, array antennas, beamforming, sampling and digitization of signals, pulse compression with polyphase codes, detection of targets by a pulse series, sequential detection, adaptive beamforming for jammer suppression, monopulse direction estimation, superresolution in angle, space-time adaptive processing, synthetic aperture radar with active phased arrays, inverse synthetic aperture radar, experimental phased array systems, the floodlight radar concept, and system and parameter considerations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Collects the revised and updated versions of lectures presented at an advanced course on [title] held at the Accademia dei Lincei, Rome, 1988, as well as some additional chapters. The 13 chapters address basic concepts on detection, estimation, and optimum filtering; models of clutter; CFAR techniques in clutter; pulse compression and equivalent technologies; pulse doppler radar; MTI, MTD, and adaptive clutter cancellation; rejection of active interference; architecture and implementation of radar signal processors; identification of radar targets; phased arrays; bistatic radars; space-based radar; and evolution and future trends of radar. Primarily for radar engineers and researchers, as well as advanced students. Distributed by INSPEC. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Radar Array Processing presents modern techniques and methods for processingradar signals received by an array of antenna elements. With the recent rapid growth of the technology of hardware for digital signal processing, itis now possible to apply this to radar signals and thus to enlist the full power of sophisticated computational algorithms. Topics covered in detail here include: super-resolution methods of array signal processing as applied to radar, adaptive beam forming for radar, and radar imaging. This book will be of interest to researchers and studentsin the radar community and also in related fields such as sonar, seismology, acoustics and radio astronomy.

"This thoroughly revised edition of the Artech House classic, Phased Array Antenna Handbook, offers the most up-to-date and broadest view of array antennas and systems. Supported with over 350 equations and more than 270 illustrations, the book offers complete design details that allow practitioners to size an array system with speed and confidence."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Reflecting a growing interest in phased array antenna systems, stemming from radar, radio astronomy, mobile communications and satellite broadcasting, Array and Phased Array Antenna Basics introduces the principles of array and phased array antennas. Packed with first-hand practical experience and worked-out examples, this is a valuable learning tool and reference source for those wishing to improve their understanding of basic array antenna systems without relying heavily on a thorough knowledge of electromagnetics or antenna theory. Features a general introduction to antennas and explains the array antenna principle through discussion of the physical characteristics rather than the theory Explores topics often not covered in antenna textbooks, such as active element pattern, array feeding, means of phase changing, array antenna characterisation, sequential rotation techniques and reactively loaded arrays Guides the reader through the necessary mathematics, allowing them to move onto specialist books on array and phased array antennas with a greater understanding of the topic Supported by a companion website on which instructors and lecturers can find electronic versions of the figures An ideal introduction for those without a background in antennas, this clear, concise volume will appeal to technicians, researchers and managers working in academia, government, telecommunications and radio astronomy. It will also be a valuable resource for professionals and postgraduates with some antenna knowledge.

This second edition includes new material on compressed sensing and its possible application to beam forming, results for phase-only-nulling against jammers, descriptions of further algorithms for superresolution and the reconnaissance of other radiating sources. This book also features a new chapter on radar operation by passive coherent location and the extension and explanation of the basic ideas for MIMOradar. In addition to the coverage of antennas, array signal processing, adaptive digital beamforming and adaptive monopulse, several modern systems are described including spacetime adaptive processing (STAP), moving target detection using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and several other experimental phased array radar systems. Topics include: array signal processing, array calibration, adaptive digital beamforming, adaptive monopulse, superresolution, pulse compression, sequential detection, target detection with long pulse series, spacetime adaptive processing (STAP), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), target imaging, energy management and system parameter relations. The discussed methods are confirmed by simulation studies and experimental array systems developed by the authors team at FGAN, now Fraunhofer. This book will appeal to graduate level engineers, researchers and managers in the field of radar, aviation and space technology.

An authoritative work on Synthetic Aperture Radar system engineering, with key focus on high resolution imaging, moving target indication, and system engineering technology Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is a powerful microwave remote sensing technique that is used to create high resolution two or three-dimensional representations of objects, such as landscapes, independent of weather conditions and sunlight illumination. SAR technology is a multidisciplinary field that involves microwave technology, antenna technology, signal processing, and image information processing. The use of SAR technology continues grow at a rapid pace in a variety of applications such as high-resolution wide-swath observation, multi-azimuth information acquisition, high-temporal information acquisition, 3-D terrain mapping, and image quality improvement. Design Technology of Synthetic Aperture Radar provides detailed coverage of the fundamental concepts, theories, technology, and design of SAR systems and sub-systems. Supported by the author’s over two decades of research and practice experience in the field, this in-depth volume systematically describes SAR design and presents the latest research developments. Providing examination of all topics relevant to SAR—from radar and antenna system design to receiver technology and signal and image information processing—this comprehensive resource: Provides wide-ranging, up-to-date examination of all major topics related to SAR science, systems, and software Includes guidelines to conduct grounding system designs and analysis Offers coverage of all SAR algorithm classes and detailed SAR algorithms suitable for enabling software implementations Surveys SAR and computed imaging literature of the last sixty years Emphasizes high resolution imaging, moving target indication, and system engineering Design Technology of Synthetic Aperture Radar is indispensable for graduate students majoring in SAR system design, microwave antenna, signal and information processing as well as engineers and technicians involved in SAR system techniques.

This completely revised third edition of an Artech House classic, Phased Array Antenna Handbook, Second Edition, offers an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of array antennas and systems. This edition provides a wealth of new material, including expanded coverage of phased array and multiple beam antennas. New modern machine learning techniques used for analysis are included. Additional material on wideband antennas and wideband coverage in array antennas are incorporated in this book, including new methods, devices, and technologies that have developed since the second edition. A detailed treatment of antenna system noise, sections on antenna pattern synthesis, developments in subarray technology, and in-depth coverage of array architecture and components are additional new features of this book. The book explores design elements that demonstrate how to size an array system with speed and confidence. Moreover, this resource provides expanded coverage of systems aspects of arrays for radar and communications. Supported with numerous equations and illustrations, this practical book helps evaluate basic antenna parameters such as gain, sidelobe levels, and noise. Readers learn how to compute antenna system noise, design subarray geometries for given bandwidth, scan and sidelobe constraints, and choose array illumination tapers for given sidelobe levels.