IEEE RadarCon03 Tutorials
May 5, Monday 2:00 - 6:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Stephen Gilbert - Dynetics
1.1 Introduction to Radar Systems
Abstract
Radar systems continue to play a major role in modern military defense
acquisition programs such as the THAAD system with its state-of-the-art
phased array radar, and the National Missile Defense (NMD) system with
both Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs) and X-Band Radars. As a result,
the weapons system designer must develop an appreciation for the performance
capabilities that exist today, and those that are anticipated for future
radar systems. This course provides a concentrated yet comprehensive
treatment of the key principles of radar design and analysis so that
the weapons system analyst can comprehend the recent advancements in
radar designs and applications. After developing the radar range equation,
the course continues into an in-depth treatment of each of the parameters,
and shows the designer how to manipulate these terms in order to achieve
the defense system goals. The parameters that will receive attention
include radar sensitivity, antenna gain calculations, target radar cross
section (RCS), thermal noise calculations, and critical system losses.
After completing the introduction of the basic concepts, the course
advances to waveform design fundamentals to achieve clutter rejection
including moving target indicators (MTI), pulse doppler techniques,
and burst waveform weighting. The course addresses not only the detection
process; but also the resolution concept and the techniques which accurately
measure key parameters used to separate threatening targets from non-lethal
targets. A short description of ECM/ECCM techniques is also provided.
Specific examples are drawn from pertinent Missile Defense radar applications.
Bio
After receiving the Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics,
Dr. Gilbert joined Bell Telephone Laboratories as a Specialist in Radar
System and ECM/ECCM design and analysis. There, he was responsible for
the design of the Mobile Radar Defense (MORADE) BMD system, served as
an Advisory Council Member for the Hard Point Demonstration Array Radar,
and acted as Special Advisor on sensor systems. He also developed chaff
and jammer mitigation techniques including waveform designs and sidelobe
cancellation techniques for Ballistic Missile Defense applications.
He is a Co-Founder of Dynetics, Inc. where he is responsible for and
performs studies in systems analysis, radar, and communications technology.
He has almost 40 years of experience in sensor systems; and maintains
his primary research emphasis on sensor systems design with investigations
into the areas of signal processing, ECM/ECCM, MMW technology, and target
detection/discrimination techniques for use in both Air Defense and
Ballistic Missile Defense.
Instructor: Dr. Hugh Griffiths - University College London
1.2 Introduction to SAR
Abstract
SAR I – Basics, Limitations and Tradeoffs (short synopsis)
The tutorial is pitched at an intermediate level, and will cover the
following:
• historical background
• SAR principles
• SAR processing
• SAR applications
• airborne surveillance
• stripmap and spotlight mode
• MTI
• spaceborne SAR applications
• interferometric SAR
SAR I – Basics, Limitations and Tradeoffs (longer synopsis)
Synthetic Aperture Radar is now a well-established part of the radar
art, and is routinely used, both with aircraft-borne systems for surveillance
purposes and with spaceborne systems for geophysical remote sensing
applications.
The tutorial is pitched at an intermediate level. The objective is
to provide an understanding of the fundamentals of SAR imaging, the
processing algorithms used to form the SAR image, the limitations and
tradeoffs in SAR system design, and a variety of SAR applications, including
spotlight mode, MTI, motion compensation, low-frequency SAR and interferometric
SAR. Both aircraft-borne and spaceborne systems will be covered, with
numerous examples of practical SAR systems and images, from all over
the world.
Contents:
• historical background
• SAR principles
• SAR processing
• SAR applications
• airborne surveillance
• stripmap and spotlight mode
• MTI
• spaceborne SAR applications
• interferometric SAR
Bio
Hugh Griffiths is Head of the Department of Electronic and Electrical
Engineering at University College London, England. His research interests
include radar systems and signal processing, and antenna measurement
techniques, and he has numerous international research collaborations.
He has published over two hundred papers and technical articles in the
fields of radar and antennas, and given tutorials at several international
conferences. In 1996 he received the IEEE AESS Fred Nathanson Award
(Radar Systems Panel Award). He is a Fellow of the IEE, Fellow of the
IEEE, and in 1997 he was elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy
of Engineering.
Instructor: Dr. Chris Baker - QinetiQ/University College London
1.3 Phased Array Radar Systems
Abstract
Electronically scanned radar systems have existed in a variety of forms
for many years. More recently though, technological advances have made
them more attractive as a cost-effective alternative to their mechanically
scanned counterparts. Indeed the vast majority of future radar systems
are likely to use electronic rather than mechanical scanning. This tutorial
introduces the key relationships that determine antenna behaviour and
describes the key technologies necessary to implement such systems.
The objective of the tutorial is to understand the principles governing
the design and operation of electronically scanned radar systems and
to be conversant with the key technologies required. The tutorial will
include systems design and will illustrate points through reference
to existing operational and research instruments.
Course components are:
The basic principles of Electronic scanning
Phased array theory
Phased array technology
Feed systems
Beam forming
Phased array errors
System design
Multi-Function Radar Scheduling
Resource management
Future phased array systems
This tutorial is aimed at the graduate-level engineer with a background
in electronic engineering or Physics.
Bio
Professor Chris Baker is head of radar research with QinetiQ and holds
a part-time visiting Professorship with the Electronic and Electrical
Engineering Department of University College London. He has been actively
engaged in radar system research since 1984 and is the author of over
seventy publications. His research interests include Coherent radar
techniques, radar signal processing, radar signal interpretation, Electronically
scanned radar systems and radar imaging. He is the recipient of the
IEE Mountbatten premium (twice), the IEE Institute premium and is a
fellow of the IEE. He is also currently chairman of the IEE Radar, Sonar
and Navigation systems professional network.
Instructor: Dr. Tapan K. Sarkar - Syracuse University
and Dr. Michael C. Wicks - US AFRL, Rome, NY
1.4 Smart Antennas and Digital Beamforming
Abstract
The objective of the course is to present an efficient technique for
the evaluation of the adaptive weights in a phased array antennas. This
approach is unlike the conventional statistical techniques by eliminating
the requirement of an interference covariance matrix and represents
a rethinking of the entire conventional approach to adaptive processing.
Thus, it provides greater flexibility in solving a wider class of highly
transient problems at the expense of a slightly reduced number of degrees
of freedom. It will be shown how to apply this method for the estimation
of the signal in the presence of jammers, clutter and thermail noise
utilizing a non-uniform non-planar array of antennas. The goal is also
to couple the electromagnetics and the signal processing aspects of
the problem so that mutual coupling between the sensors and near-field
scattering can be taken into consideration.
Bio
TAPAN KUMAR SARKAR received the B. Tech. degree from the Indian Institute
of Technology, Kharagpur, India, in 1969, the M.Sc.E. degree from the
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada, in 1971, and the M.S.
and Ph.D. degrees from Syracuse University; Syracuse, New York in 1975.
From 1975 to 1976 he was with the TACO Division of the General Instruments
Corporation. He was with the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester,
NY, from 1976 to 1985. He was a Research Fellow at the Gordon McKay
Laboratory, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, from 1977 to 1978. He
is now a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Syracuse University; Syracuse, NY. His current research interests deal
with numerical solutions of operator equations arising in electromagnetics
and signal processing with application to system design. He obtained
one of the "best solution" awards in May 1977 at the Rome
Air Development Center (RADC) Spectral Estimation Workshop. He has authored
or coauthored more than 210 journal articles and numerous conference
papers and has written chapters 28 books and ten books including the
latest one "Iterative and Self Adaptive Finite-Elements in Electromagnetic
Modeling" which was published in 1998 by Artech House. He is a
fellow of IEEE.
Dr. Sarkar is a registered professional engineer in the State of New
York. He received the Best Paper Award of the IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic
Compatibility in 1979 and in the 1997 National Radar Conference. He
received the College of Engineering Research Award in 1996 and the chancellor’s
citation for excellence in research in 1998 at Syracuse University.
He was an Associate Editor for feature articles of the IEEE Antennas
and Propagation Society Newsletter, and he was the Technical Program
Chairman for the 1988 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International
Symposium and URSI Radio Science Meeting. He is on the editorial board
of Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications. He has been appointed
U.S. Research Council Representative to many URSI General Assemblies.
He was the Chairman of the Intercommission Working Group of International
URSI on Time Domain Metrology (1990-1996). Dr. Sarkar is a member of
Sigma Xi and International Union of Radio Science Commissions A and
B. He received the title Docteur Honoris Causa from Universite Blaise
Pascal, Clermont Ferrand, France in 1998.
MICHAEL C. WICKS received undergraduate degrees from Mohawk Valley
Community College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and graduate
degrees from Syracuse University, all in Electrical Engineering. He
is a Fellow of the IEEE and a member of the Association of Old Crows.
Dr. Wicks is a Principal Research Engineer in the U.S. Air Force Research
Laboratory in the Sensor Directorate, Radar Signal Processing Branch.
He has authored over 125 papers, reports and patents. His interest include
adaptive radar signal processing, wide band radar technology, ground
penetrating radar, radar clutter characterization, knowledge base applications
to advanced signal processing algorithms, detection and estimation theory,
and applied statistics. He serves on the Board of the SUNY Institute
of Technology Foundation, the Mohawk Valley Community College Engineering
Science Advisory Council, the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems
Board of Governors and is Chairman of the IEEE Radar Systems Panel.
He is a fellow of IEEE.
May 8, Thursday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Joseph R. Guerci - DARPA
2.1 STAP I: Introduction to Theory and Applications
Abstract
This tutorial is designed to provide a firm grounding in the theory
and application of optimum and adaptive space-time processing for radar
and an understanding of the key practical challenges facing real-world
implementations. Assuming only a basic background in radar, electromagnetics
and signal processing, the course begins with a thorough derivation
and explanation of space-time adaptive processing (STAP) beginning with
its origins in adaptive array and Doppler processing. Next, a survey
and taxonomy is presented of popular conventional STAP algorithms and
real-time processing architectures. Consideration is given to real-world
factors that can have a significantly deleterious effect on performance,
such as interference heterogeneity/nonstationarity, subspace leakage
(i.e., internal clutter motion, nonlinear array geometries, transmitter/receiver
instabilities, etc.), and channel match errors. Finally, a brief survey
of current research trends to address these issues is provided.
Bio
Dr. Joseph R. Guerci is the Deputy Director of the DARPA Special Projects
Office which is engaged with next generation radar and STAP development.
He has over 17 years of advanced sensor and radar R&D in both industrial
and academic settings. He is a member of the IEEE Radar Systems panel,
has over 40 peer-reviewed technical papers, holds eight U.S. patents,
is the author of the forthcoming book Space-Time Adaptive Processing
for Radar (Artech House) and, in 1996, he won the DARPA/AFRL "CREST
Challenge" STAP radar design contest.
Instructor: Dr. Marvin Cohen - GTRI
2.2 Pulse Compression in Radar Systems
Abstract
In the introduction, the principles, motivations, and terminology
related to radar pulse compression are presented and discussed. The
general concepts of range resolution, range sidelobes, and processing
losses are developed. The lecture continues with an in-depth discussion
of specific pulse compression techniques.
Frequency coding techniques including linear frequency modulation, non-linear
frequency modulation, Stretch, and stepped frequency modulation are
presented. Biphase codes such as Barker, Combined Barker, pseudorandom,
minimum peak sidelobe, and Golay codes are explained and illustrated.
Polyphase codes such as Welti, Frank, and P4 codes are exhibited and
discussed as well. Hybrid phase and frequency codes are introduced.
Mismatch filtering for range sidelobe suppression is presented - both
the classical weighting functions for linear frequency modulated waveforms,
as well as various lesser-known weighting functions for phase-coded
waveforms. The tradeoffs between resolution, signal-to-noise ratio,
and range sidelobe levels are quantified.
The Doppler response of the various pulse compression techniques is
explored via analysis of the radar ambiguity diagram. Frequency-modulated
and phase-modulated waveforms of comparable bandwidth and pulsewidth
are compared as to their Doppler response.
The lecture concludes with a summary comparison of simple-pulse, frequency-modulated,
and phase-modulated radar waveforms and their potential applications.
An extensive bibliography is included.
Bio
Dr. Cohen received his Ph. D. in theoretical mathematics from the
University of Miami in 1978. He is a Fellow of IEEE and GTRI, a Principle
Research Scientist at GTRI, Adjunct Professor in the GIT School of Electrical
and Computer Engineering. He is also CEO of IRTA, Inc. and Sole Proprietor
of MCA, currently supporting DARPA, AFRL, and ONR in advanced technology
programs. Dr. Cohen is co-author of Radar Design principles, 2nd Edition,
has authored over 120 professional publications, and teaches in numerous
advance technologies short courses. In 1978 he joined the staff of Norden
Systems and there developed the pulse compression codes and filters
for the Assault Breaker radar, the precursor of the JSTARS radar. Dr.
Cohen joined the professional staff of the Georgia Tech Research Institute
in 1981, at which time he began work on the development of radar techniques
and algorithms for the identification of moving and.stationary ground
targets. This work culminated in publication in the late 80s of the
first descriptions of phenomenology and algorithms that have since been
incorporated in operational platforms. Starting in the late 1980s, Dr.
Cohen began to focus on identification fusion. Throughout his career,
he has pursued his interest in radar pulse compression codes by continuing
to develop techniques and results, teach, and review the evolving research
in this area fascinating area.
Instructor: Dr. Maurice W. Long - Consultant
2.3 Land and Sea Clutter
Abstract
This tutorial is based primarily on the book Radar Reflectivity of
Land and Sea, 3rd edition, Artech House, 2001. The objective is to describe
land and sea clutter in a manner understandable to both new and experienced
radar engineers. The tutorial will begin with a brief discussion of
selected new measurement techniques, and this will be followed by a
short presentation on basic reflectivity concepts and definitions. Course
material will include echo amplitude statistics, Doppler spectra, sea
spikes, super sea echo events, and materials on average radar cross
section for land and sea. Emphasis will be on radar backscatter, but
an introductory discussion will be included on bistatic surface clutter.
The tutorial will be closed with a summary of recent findings on land
and sea clutter.
Bio
About the lecturer: Dr. Maurice Long is author of Radar Reflectivity
of Land and Sea, 3rd edition, Artech House, 2001; and editor, Airborne
Early Warning System Concepts, Artech House, 1992. Retired from Georgia
Institute of Technology, his last position was Director of Engineering
Experiment Station (now Georgia Tech Research Institute). Occasionally,
he works as a private consultant on small target detection, Principal
Research Engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute, and Professor
at Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a Life Fellow of IEEE,
a member of Commission F of URSI and of Academy of Electromagnetics.
His biography appears in Who’s Who in America, American Men and
Women of Science, and Who’s Who in Engineering.
Instructor: Dr. Atef Elsherbeni - University of Mississippi
2.4 Analysis and Design of Printed and Slot Antennas for Radar Applications
Abstract
This course presents two approaches for the analysis and design of
printed and slot type antenna elements for radar systems. The first
approach is based on the method of moments for layered media as developed
in the Momentum part of Agilent advanced design system (ADS) software
package while the other is based on the finite difference time domain
(FDTD) technique. Examples of recent designs and comparison between
results based on these two techniques will be highlighted. New designs
for wide bandwidth applications will be presented along with preliminary
results for small scale antenna array suitable for radar systems.
Bio
Atef Z. Elsherbeni received an honor B.Sc. degree in Electronics and
Communications, an honor B.Sc. degree in Applied Physics, and a M.Eng.
degree in Electrical Engineering, all from Cairo University, Cairo,
Egypt, in 1976, 1979, and 1982, respectively, and a Ph.D. degree in
Electrical Engineering from Manitoba University, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada, in 1987. He was a Research Assistant with the Faculty of Engineering
at Cairo University from 1976 to 1982, and from 1983 to 1986 at the
Electrical Engineering Department, Manitoba University. He was a part
time Software and System Design Engineer from March 1980 to December
1982 at the Automated Data System Center, Cairo, Egypt. From January
to August 1987, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Manitoba University.
Dr. Elsherbeni joined the faculty at the University of Mississippi in
August 1987 as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering. He
advanced to the rank of Associate Professor on July 1991, and to the
rank of Professor on July 1997. He spent his first sabbatical term in
1996 at the Electrical Engineering Department, University of California
at Los Angeles (UCLA).
Dr. Elsherbeni received The Mississippi Academy of Science 2003 Outstanding
Contribution to Science Award, The 2002 IEEE Region 3 Outstanding Engineering
Educator Award, The 2002 School of Engineering Outstanding Engineering
Faculty Member of the Year Award, the 2001 Applied Computational Electromagnetic
Society (ACES) Exemplary Service Award for leadership and contributions
as Electronic Publishing managing Editor 1999-2001, the 2001 Researcher/Scholar
of the year award in the Department of Electrical Engineering, The University
of Mississippi, and the 1996 Outstanding Engineering Educator of the
IEEE Memphis Section. His professional interests include scattering
and diffraction of electromagnetic waves, numerical techniques, antennas,
remote sensing, and computer applications for electromagnetic education.
He has published 58 technical journal articles and 12 book chapters
on applied electromagnetics, antenna design, and microwave subjects,
and presented over 193 papers at professional conferences. Dr. Elsherbeni
is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE). He is the editor in-chief for the Applied Computational Electromagnetic
Society (ACES) Journal and the electronic publishing managing editor
of ACES. His honorary memberships include the Electromagnetics Academy
and the Scientific Sigma Xi Society. He serves on the editorial board
of the Book Series on Progress in Electromagnetic Research, the Electromagnetic
Waves and Applications Journal, and the Computer Applications in Engineering
Education Journal. He is the past Chairman of the Educational Activity
Committee for the IEEE Region 3 Section. Dr. Elsherbenis home page can
be found at https://www.ee.olemiss.edu/~atef and his email address is
Elsherbeni@ieee.org.
May 8, Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Mervin C. Budge, Jr. - Dynetics
3.1 Kalman Filters
Abstract
This short course is intended to provide an overview of Kalman filters
and their application to radar tracking. We begin the course with a
heuristic explanation of how a Kalman filter works by using a simple
example of reconciling the value of a resistor when presented with the
marked value and an ohmmeter reading. After the heuristic explanation,
we provide a more mathematical derivation of the Kalman filter as a
minimum mean-squared estimator. We start by considering a scalar filter
so as not to be burdened by the notation associated with vector filters.
We next use a scalar example to illustrate how a Kalman filter works,
and to illustrate some of the potential problems that one can encounter
when attempting to use a Kalman filter. After this introductory material,
we present the equations for a vector Kalman filter, in a form that
would be suitable for use in radar tracking problems.
One of the issues with the use of Kalman filters in radar tracking is
that the system and/or measurement model is often non-linear, a characteristic
that is not included in the basic Kalman filter theory. The desire to
use Kalman filters for radar tracking has led to the development of
the extended Kalman filter. To this end, we will provide an overview
of how the extended Kalman filter is derived and will present the equations
for an extended Kalman filter. We will provide an example of an extended
Kalman filter as applied to the radar tracking problem. To close the
course we discuss several variations on the extended Kalman filter.
These will include mixed domain (continuous time and discrete time)
filters, the use of Kalman filters in sensor fusion and Kalman filters
that operate in different coordinates systems.
Bio
The instructor for this short course is Dr. Mervin C. Budge, Jr. Dr.
Budge is employed by Dynetics, Inc. in Huntsville, Al and has been working
in the field of radar and radar tracking (including Kalman filters)
since 1972. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University
of Alabama in Huntsville where he teaches graduate and continuing education
courses in radar, communications, signal processing and Kalman filters.
Dr. Budge had been building, analyzing and teaching Kalman filters since
1968.
Instructor: Dr. John Shaeffer - Marietta Scientific
3.2 Radar Cross Section
Abstract
This tutorial will highlight the following RCS topics: An Overview of
Stealth; RCS Scattering Mechanisms; RCS Prediction Methods; and RCS
Scattering Center Visualization.
An Overview of Stealth will be a top-level description of the basic
approaches to stealth design and considerations starting with the notion
of threat sectors. The four basic approaches to RCSR will be reviewed
with emphasis on shaping.
RCS Scattering Mechanisms will highlight the physical processes by
which incident electromagnetic energy is reradiated. Included will be
a consideration of scattering centers using a visual approach. Scattering
mechanisms to be discussed will be: specular, multiple bounce, end region
returns (which are responsible for pattern side lobes), edge diffraction,
surface traveling/edge/creeping waves, and surface imperfection scattering.
RCS Prediction Methods will overview some of the basic approaches used
to compute mono and bi-static scattering. Topics for consideration will
be Physical Optics and Physical Theory of Diffraction for large targets
and MOM codes for moderate sized targets.
RCS Scattering Center Visualization will show image animations of scattering
centers from measured and computed data. The bi-static k-space imaging
approach for analytical computations without a frequency sweep will
be reviewed.
Bio
John Shaeffer earned his BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees in Physics. He is
a Principal Scientist and one of the founders of Marietta Scientific,
Inc. He is a co-author of Radar Cross Section and has developed a three-day
Design Oriented Radar Cross Section short course. For several years,
he was an Engineering Program Manager for Low Observables at the Lockheed-Georgia
Possum Works. He has specialized in visualization and method of moment
codes for scattering applications.
Instructor: Dr. J. Scott Goldstein - SAIC, Michael Picciolo - SAIC
and Dr. Irving S. Reed - USC
3.3 STAP II: Advanced Techniques
Abstract
This tutorial is tailored to those individuals who have a basic familiarity
with STAP and who are interested in learning about current trends and
challenges in up to the minute STAP research. Particular emphasis is
placed on recent advances in the theory of optimal and adaptive rank-reduction
methods aimed at combating many real-world deleterious effects such
as interference heterogeneity/nonstationarity, and subspace leakage
(i.e., internal clutter motion, nonlinear array geometries, transmitter/receiver
instabilities, etc.). Topics covered include a brief summary of basic
STAP fundamentals, a detailed description of the requirements that drive
modern STAP implementations, data adaptive rank reduction methods such
as principal components, cross-spectral, and the recently developed
multistage Weiner filter, robust adaptive median filtering algorithms,
and strategies for adaptation in the real world. Finally, a multidisciplinary
perspective of STAP is presented which unifies seemingly disparate applications
in radar, multispectral imaging, passive infrared and synthetic aperture
radar.
Bio
Dr. J. Scott Goldstein is an Assistant Vice-President at SAIC, where
he is a Senior Scientist and Manager of Targeted Information Processing
Solutions. He is active in the research and development of next generation
radar systems and is a major contributor to the field of optimal and
adaptive reduced-rank signal processing and STAP. He is a Fellow of
the IEEE, a member of the IEEE Radar Systems Panel, the Chairman of
the Northern Virginia Section of the IEEE, a Vice President of the IEEE
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society, and a member of the IEEE Fellow
Selection Committee. Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of the 2002 IEEE
Nathanson Radar Engineer of the Year Award and has authored or co-authored
of over 100 technical publications. He also teaches a two-semester graduate
sequence on radar in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
at Virginia Tech and is a reserve officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Michael L. Picciolo is a Research Engineer at SAIC, where he is
currently working on the design and development of advanced STAP algorithms
for future ISR systems. He received a BSEE from Clarkson University,
an MSEE from Catholic University, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate
at Virginia Tech with expected graduation date of May 2003. He was employed
in the Radar Division of the Naval Research Laboratory from 1988 to
2003, where he worked in surveillance radar system design and adaptive
algorithm development. Mr. Picciolo is a Senior Member of IEEE, the
Treasurer of the Northern Virginia Section and Chair of the IEEE Northern
Virginia Signal Processing Society Chapter.
Dr. Irving S. Reed is the Charles Lee Power Professor of Electrical
Engineering at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications, primarily in the
fields of radar detection and coding theory. An original pioneer of
STAP, Dr. Reed is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering
and a Fellow of the IEEE. Most recently, Dr. Reed was the recipient
of the 2001 Warren D. White Award for Excellence in Radar Engineering.
Instructor: Dr. Bassem R. Mahafza - Decibel Research, Inc.
3.4 Radar Analysis Using MATLAB
Abstract
This course presents comprehensive MATALB programs and functions for
Radar Systems Analysis. Covered topics will range from the radar equation,
with its many forms, probability of detection calculations, RCS calculations,
Clutter analysis, g-h-k filter. Waveform analysis including: CW, pulsed,
un-modulated pulsed, LFM, HRR, Phase coded. Pulse compression, including
matched filter and stretch processing. Additionally, MATLAB code to
compute and plot the corresponding ambiguity functions will be presented.
Finally, MATLAB routines for phased array applications including linear,
rectangular and circular apertures, effects of beam steering, windowing,
and quantization will be introduced.
The instructor will discuss each specific program, in terms of inputs,
outputs and basic functionality of the routine. A CD-Rom containing
all material including MATLAB code will be provided to each attendee.
The course will use the text: Bassem R. Mahafza, “Radar Systems
Analysis and Design Using MATLAB” CRC Press, June 2000.
Bio
Bassem Mahafza, IEEE Member, 1984, IEEE Senior Member 1994. Dr. Mahafza
is an expert in the field of radar system analysis and design. His academic
and professional experience in this field spans a period of over 20
years. His experience in this area includes teaching at the University
of Alabama in Huntsville. His professional experience includes many
of the current US Army and US Navy radar systems. He is the author of:
“Radar Systems Analysis and Design Using MATLAB” CRC Press,
June 2000, and “Introduction to Radar Analysis”, CRC Press,
June1998. He has published over 55 papers and numerous reports. He is
currently working on new book project, “MATALB Simulations for
Radar Systems Design”, due in Sept. 2003 from CRC Press.
