At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know the basic principles of radar systems. 2) Explain the role of all the parts that make up the radar system. 3) Will be able to analyze and evaluate the performance of the radar system. 4) Know the role of target and environmental factors in determining system parameters. 5) Will be able to compare the different radar systems.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
none
COURSE DEFINITION
Definition and operation principles of the radar,Different radar tasks,Negative factors that affect the radar performance,Radar techniques-CW,Radar techniques-Pulse, Pulse Doppler, STAB,Radar modes-searching/tracing,Antenna Theory-Summary,Polarization, Radar cross section,Radar Electronic warfare components and electronic protection,Radar Electronic Support,Radar-Electronic offensive, EH efficiency,Radar, ET, ED range equations,Specific issues of Radar-EH concern.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Definition and operation principles of the radar.
2nd Week
Different radar tasks.
3rd Week
Negative factors that affect the radar performance.
4th Week
Radar techniques-CW
5th Week
Radar techniques-Pulse, Pulse Doppler, STAB.
6th Week
Radar modes-searching/tracing.
7th Week
Antenna Theory-Summary.
8th Week
Polarization, Radar cross section.
9th Week
Midterm Exam
10th Week
Radar Electronic warfare components and electronic protection.
11th Week
Radar Electronic Support.
12th Week
Radar-Electronic offensive, EH efficiency.
13th Week
Radar, ET, ED range equations.
14th Week
Specific issues of Radar-EH concern.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Merril Skolnik, "Introduction to Radar Systems", third edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Assignment
1
20
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
8
112
Preparation for Final exam
1
60
60
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
2
28
56
Total Workload
299
Total Workload / 30
9,96
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)