Richards M.A., Scheer J.A., Holm W.A. (Eds.) Principles of Modern Radar: Volume I - Basic Principles

SciTech Publishing, IET, Edison, NJ, 2010, 924 pages, ISBN: 1891121529Principles 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.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 volunteer professionals (see Acknowledgments) in academia, military, and commercial enterprises. 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.Overview
Introduction and Radar Overview
The Radar Range Equation
Radar Search and Overview of Detection in InterferenceExternal Factors
Propagation Effects and Mechanisms
Characteristics of Clutter
Target Reflectivity
Target Fluctuation Models
Doppler Phenomenology and Data AcquisitionSubsystems
Radar Antennas
Radar Transmitters
Radar Receivers
Radar Exciters
The Radar Signal ProcessorSignal and Data Processing
Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals for Radar
Threshold Detection of Radar Targets
Constant False Alarm Rate Detectors
Doppler Processing
Radar Measurements
Radar Tracking Algorithms
Fundamentals of Pulse Compression Waveforms
An Overview of Radar ImagingAppendixes
Maxwell’s Equations and Decibel Notation
Answers to Selected Problems