lecture 1
Introduction to Radar Systems
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Introduction to Radar Systems Introduction
Acknowledgement
Background on the Course
Outline
What Means are Available for Lifting the Fog of War ?
What Means are Available for Lifting the Fog of War ?
Military Means of Sensing
Early Days of RadarChain Home Radar, Deployment Began 1936
Chain Home Radar System
Chain Home Transmit & Receive Antennas
Radar and “The Battle of Britain”
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RADARRAdio Detection And Ranging
Electromagnetic Waves
Properties of WavesRelationship Between Frequency and Wavelength
Properties of WavesPhase and Amplitude
Properties of WavesConstructive vs. Destructive Addition
Polarization
Radar Frequency Bands
IEEE Standard Radar Bands (Typical Use)
Radar Block Diagram
Radar Range Equation
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
What the #@!*% is a dB?
Pulsed RadarTerminology and Concepts
Pulsed RadarTerminology and Concepts
Brief Mathematical DigressionScientific Notation and Greek Prefixes
Radar Waveforms
Radar Waveforms (cont’d.)
Radar Range Measurement
Antenna Gain
Propagation Effects on Radar Performance
Radar Cross Section (RCS)
Signal ProcessingPulse Compression
Bandwidth
Why Bandwidth is Important
Detection of Signals in Noise
Coherent Integration
Doppler Effect
Doppler Shift Concept
Why Doppler is Important
Clutter Doppler Spectra
Radar Block Diagram
Outline
Introduction to Radar Systems TutorialAgenda
References
lecture 2
Introduction to Radar Systems The Radar Equation
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Introduction – The Radar Range Equation
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Radar Range Equation
Radar Range Equation (continued)
Definition of Radar Cross Section (RCS or s)
Radar Range Equation (continued)
Sources of Noise Received by Radar
Radar Range Equation (continued)
System Noise Temperature
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Track Radar Range Equation
Track & Search Radar Range Equations
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Loss Terms for Radar Equation
Examples of Losses in Radar Equation
Examples of Losses in Radar Equation
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Example - Airport Surveillance Radar
Example - Airport Surveillance Radar
Example - Airport Surveillance Radar
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Radar Equation and Detection Process
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References
lecture 3
Introduction to Radar Systems Propagation Effects
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Radar Block Diagram
Radar Classes
Propagation Effects on Radar Performance
What’s in the Soup?
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Atmospheric Attenuation at Sea Level
Attenuation in Rain and Fog
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Interference Basics
Propagation over a Plane Earth
Multipath Alters Radar Detection Range
Multipath is Frequency Dependent
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Diffraction
Propagation Over Round Earth
Combined Diffraction and Multipath vs Radar Frequency
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Refraction of Radar Beams
Earth’s Radius Modified to Account for Refraction Effects
Anomalous Propagation
Ducting Effects on Target Detection
Ducted Clutter from New England
Radar Propagation Effects Summary
References
lecture 4
Introduction to Radar Systems Target Radar Cross Section
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Generic Radar Block Diagram
Definition of Radar Cross Section (RCS or s)
Factors Determining RCS
Threat’s View of the Radar Range Equation
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Radar Cross Section of Sphere
Backscatter of Short Pulse from Sphere
Radar Cross Section of Typical RV
Examples of Radar Cross Sections
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Description of Sample Cases on Video
FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Strip
FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Cylinder
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Cylinder
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Cylinder
FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Cavity
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FD-TD Simulation of Scattering by Cavity
Outline
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Full Scale Measurements
Johnson Generic Aircraft Model (JGAM)
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Scale Model Measurement
Scaling of Targets for RCS Measurements
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RCS Prediction Approaches
Measured and Calculated RCS of JGAM
Signature Analysis Approaches
Summary
References
lecture 5
Introduction to Radar Systems Detection of Targets in Noiseand Pulse Compression Techniques
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Detection and Pulse Compression
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Target Detection in thePresence of Noise
The Detection Problem
The Detection Problem
Detection Examples with Different SNR
Probability of Detection vs. SNR
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Integration of Radar Pulses
Coherent Integration
Noncoherent IntegrationSteady Target
Different Types of Non-Coherent Integration
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Target FluctuationsSwerling Models
RCS Variability for DifferentTarget Models
Detection Statistics for Fluctuating TargetsSingle Pulse Detection
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Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) Thresholding
The Mean Level CFAR
Effect of Rain on CFAR Thresholding
Effect of Rain on CFAR Thresholding
Greatest-of Mean Level CFAR
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Pulsed CW Radar FundamentalsRange Resolution
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Motivation for Pulse Compression
Matched Filter Concept
Frequency and Phase Modulation of Pulses
Binary Phase Coded Waveforms
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Implementation of Matched Filter
Pulse CompressionBinary Phase Modulation Example
Linear FM Pulse Compression
Summary
References
lecture 6
Introduction to Radar Systems Radar Antennas
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Focus
Antenna Definition
Antenna Characteristics
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Radiation
Antenna Gain
Antenna Pattern
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Reflector ComparisonKwajalein Missile Range Example
Polarization
Circular Polarization (CP)
Circular Polarization (CP)
Field Regions
Antenna Input Impedance
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Parabolic Reflector Antenna
Cassegrain Reflector Antenna
ALTAIR
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Arrays
Two Antennas Radiating
Array Controls
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Mutual Coupling
Phased Arrays vs Reflectors
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Summary
References
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lecture 7
Introduction to Radar Systems Radar Clutter and Chaff
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Radar Clutter
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Attributes of Ground Clutter
Photographs of Ground Based Radar’s PPI(Different Levels of Attenuation)
Photographs of Ground Based Radar’s PPI(Different Levels of Attenuation)
Geometry of Radar Clutter
Calculation of Ground Clutter
Joint U.S./Canada Measurement Program
Clutter Physics
Clutter Physics
Mean Ground Clutter Strengthvs. Frequency
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Attributes of Sea Clutter
World Meteorological OrganizationSea State
Sea Spikes
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Attributes of Rain Clutter
PPI Display Radar Normal Video
Reflectivity of Uniform Rain( in dBm2/m3)
Measured S-Band Doppler Spectra of Rain
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Attributes of Chaff
Chaff Reflectivity and Density
AN/ALE-38 Chaff-Dispensing System
Movie of Chaff
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Bird Breeding Areas and Migration Routes
Bird Breeding Areas and Migration Routes
Radar Properties of Birds
Bird Example from Dallas-Fort Worth
Attributes of Birds
Insects
Summary
References
lecture 8
Introduction to Radar Systems Clutter RejectionMTI and Pulse Doppler Processing
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MTI and Doppler Processing
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Naval Air Defense Scenario
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Terminology
Doppler Frequency
Example Clutter Spectra
MTI and Pulse Doppler Waveforms
Data Collection for Doppler Processing
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Moving Target Indicator (MTI) Processing
Two Pulse MTI Canceller
MTI Improvement Factor
MTI Improvement Factor Examples
Staggered PRFs to Increase Blind Speed
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Data Collection for Doppler Processing
Pulse Doppler Processing
Moving Target Detector (MTD)
ASR-9 8-Pulse Filter Bank
MTD Performance in Rain
Doppler Ambiguities
Range Ambiguities
Unambiguous Range and Doppler Velocity
Sensitivity Time Control (STC)
Classes of MTI and Pulse Doppler Radars
Velocity Ambiguity Resolution
Examples of Airborne Radar
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Airborne Radar Clutter Spectrum
Airborne Radar Clutter Spectrum
Displaced Phase Center Antenna (DPCA) Concept
Summary
References
lecture 9
Introduction to Radar Systems Tracking and Parameter Estimation
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Generic Radar Block Diagram
Tracking Radars
Parameter Estimation and Tracking Functions
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Radar Parameter Estimation
Parameter Estimation
Range Estimation
Increased Antenna Size Improves Beamwidth
Angle Estimation
Sequential Lobing Radar
Conical Scan Tracking
Monopulse Angle Estimation
Amplitude Comparison Monopulse
Amplitude Comparison Monopulse
Hybrid Junctions Used in Monopulse Radar
Example of Hybrid Junction
Example of Hybrid Junction
Example of Hybrid Junction
Monopulse Equations
Two Dimensional Monopulse
Phase Comparison Monopulse
Angle Estimation with Scanning Radar(Multiple Pulse Angle Estimation)
Angle Estimation with Scanning Radar(Multiple Pulse Angle Estimation)
Angle Estimation with Array Antennas
Monopulse Angle Estimation Accuracy
Accuracy, Precision and Resolution
Doppler Velocity Estimation
Real-World Limitations
Real-World Limitations
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Radar Tracking Example
Automatic Detection and Tracking Techniques
Tracking Tasks
Tracking Tasks
Tracking Tasks
Tracking with Phased Array Radar
Track Before Detect Techniques
Summary
References
lecture 10
Introduction to Radar Systems Radar Transmitter/Receiver
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Outline
Radar Block Diagram
Simplified Radar Transmitter/Receiver System Block Diagram
Radar Range Equation RevisitedParameters Affected by Transmitter/Receiver
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Power Amplification Process
Method to Obtain Higher Power
Types of High Power Amplifiers
Average Power Output Versus FrequencyTube Amplifiers versus Solid State Amplifiers
Power Amplifier Examples
MIT/LL Millstone Hill Radar Klystron Tubes (Vacuum Devices)
How Big are High Power Klystron Tubes ? Millstone Hill Radar Transmitter Room
Photograph of Traveling Wave TubesAnother Type of Tube Amplifiers
Example of Solid State Transmitter Radar Surveillance Technology Experimental Radar (RSTER)
Solid State Active Phased Array Radar PAVE PAWS
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Radar Transmitter/Receiver Timeline
Duplexer Function
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Simplified Functional Descriptions
Frequency Conversion Concepts
Simplified System Block Diagram Waveform Generator and Receiver
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Dish Radars
Radar Antenna Architecture Comparison
Active Phased Array Radar
Large Phased Arrays
Digital Array Radar ArchitectureDigital on Receive
Digital Array ExampleDigital On Receive
Digital Array Radar Architecture IIDigital on Transmit & Receive
Summary
References