Synopses & Reviews
Below is a list of the volunteer reviewers who dedicated their time and efforts to ensuring that
Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles meets the needs of instructors and students in industry, the military, and academia.
MASTER REVIEWERS
- G. Richard Curry - Consulting in Radar System Applications
- Byron Edde, Consultant in Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems
- Dr. Marshall Greenspan, Senior Systems Consulting Engineer - Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Paul Hannen - SAIC, Beavercreek, OH and Wright State University
- Randy Jost - Utah State University
- David G. Long, Professor - Brigham Young University
- Dr. John M. Milan - Consultant
- Simon Watts, Deputy Scientific Director - Thales, UK Aerospace Division
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REVIEWERS
- Dr. Clive Alabaster, Lecturer - Cranfield University
- Ronald Aloysius, Fellow Engineer - Northrop Grumman
- Chris Baker, Dean & Director - ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, Canberra
- Edward Barile, Senior Principal Engineer - Raytheon
- Dan Bernabei - Engineer Scientist - Department of Defense
- Lee Blanton, Radar Systems Engineer - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
- Koen van Caekenberghe - University of Michigan
- Gerry Cain - DSP Creations, Ltd.
- Kernan Chaisson, Air Force Retired, Washington Editor - Forecast International
- I-Ting Chiang, Applicant Consultant - Lorentz Solution, Inc.
- Jean-Yves Chouinard, Professor - Universit Laval, Quebec Canada
- Lawrence Cohen, Electronics Engineer - Radar Division, Naval Research Laboratory
- Carlton Davis, Advisory Engineer - Northrop Grumman Corp.
- Patrick Dever - Fellow Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corp.
- Robert Egri - Cobham, DES
- John J. Ermer, Engineering Fellow - Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
- Dr. Mark Frank, Principal Engineer - Rohde & Schwarz Inc.
- Christophe Fumeaux, Associate Professor - University of Adelaide
- Fulvio Gini, Professor - University of Pisa
- Nathan A. Goodman, Associate Professor - The University of Arizona
- Dr. Martie Goulding, Senior Radar Systems Engineer - MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates
- Hugh Griffiths - University College London
- Dr. Walter Gustavo Fano, Associate Professior - Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco
- Stephen Harman - Radar Systems Technical Manager - QinetiQ
- Dr. Joseph Hucks, Electrical Engineer - Harris Corporation
- Alan Keith - Boeing
- Stephane Kemkemian, Radar Senior Expert - Thales Airborne Systems-France
- Theodoros G. Kostis - University of the Aegean
- Richard Lane, Research Scientist - QinetiQ
- Richard Lethin, President - Reservoir Labs
- David Mackes, Senior Engineer - Northrop Grumman
- Kevin McClaning, Senior RF Designer - Johns Hopkins University
- Anders Nelander - Swedish Defense Research Agency
- Natalia K. Nikolova, Professor - McMaster University
- Myriam Nouvel, Search Engineer - Thales Radar and Warfare Technical Directorate
- Dr. Chris Oliver, CBE, Technical Director - InfoSAR
- Karl Erik Olsen, Senior Scientist - Norwegian Defence Research Establishment
- Dr. Pinaki S. Ray, Research Associate - The University of Adelaide
- Brian Rigling, Associate Professor - Wright State University
- Dr. Earl Sager, Radar Physics Group Chief Scientist - System Planning Corporation
- Paul E. Schmid, Ph.D., President - Engineering Systems, Inc.
- John Shipley - Harris Govt. Communications
- John Spurlin, Ph.D., P.E., Professor - Norfolk State University
- Roger Sullivan - Institute for Defense Analysis (retired)
- Ching Yeng Tan, Research Assistant - The University of Nottingham, Malaysia
- Jay Virts - Raytheon Corporation, El Segundo, California
- John Wendler - Harris Corporation
- Andreas Wiessman - GAMMA Remote Sensing AG, Switzerland
- Dick Wiley - Syracuse Research Associates (retired)
- Ben Winstead, Principal Development Engineer - Honeywell International, Inc.
Synopsis
Principles of Modern Radar (PoMR) is a unique two-volume set that features comprehensive coverage of both radar fundamentals (Volume I) and state-of-the-art technology (Volume II). Throughout the set, important mathematical models and defining equations accompany thorough explanations and examples that emphasize unifying themes including waveform design, matched filters, coherent integration, and digital implementations. Chapter problems aid in understanding and retention.
Volume I: Basic Principles is a standalone textbook that introduces physical principles, hardware system building blocks, and core signal processing techniques applicable to a broad spectrum of radars. Ideal as a core text/self-study reference for new-hire radar engineers in commercial and military enterprises and radar engineering students at the graduate university level. With its extensive modern signal processing coverage, it will find favor as a fundamental reference of enduring value for practicing engineers.
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, Volume I: Basic Principles 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.
Synopsis
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.
Special Note - Community Reviews
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.
Synopsis
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.
Table of Contents
Ch. 1 Introduction and Radar Overview (James A. Scheer, William A. Holm)
Ch. 2 The Radar Range Equation (James A. Scheer)
Ch. 3 Radar Search and Overview of Detection in Interference (James A. Scheer)
Ch. 4 Propagation Effects and Mechanisms (Jay Saffold)
Ch. 5 Characteristics of Clutter (Nicholas C. Currie)
Ch. 6 Target Reflectivity (John F. Shaeffer)
Ch. 7 Target Fluctuation Models (Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 8 Doppler Phenomenology and Data Acquisition (William A. Holm, Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 9 Radar Antennas (Christopher D. Bailey)
Ch. 10 Radar Transmitters (Tracy V. Wallace, Randy J. Jost, Paul Schmid)
Ch. 11 Radar Receivers (Joseph A. Bruder)
Ch. 12 Radar Exciters (James A. Scheer)
Ch. 13 The Radar Signal Processor (Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 14 Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals for Radar (Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 15 Threshold Detection of Radar Targets (Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 16 Constant False Alarm Rate Detectors (Byron M. Keel)
Ch. 17 Doppler Processing (Mark A. Richards)
Ch. 18 Radar Measurements (W. Dale Blair, Mark A. Richards, David A. Long)
Ch. 19 Radar Tracking Algorithms (W. Dale Blair)
Ch. 20 Fundamentals of Pulse Compression Waveforms (Byron Keel)
Ch. 21 An Overview of Radar Imaging (Gregory A. Showman)