At the end of this course, the students; 1) To be able to model digital signal processing systems. 2) To carry out statistical analysis of signals, understand the probability distribution function (CDF) and the probability density function (PDF) 3) To gain problem solving skills for electromagnetic wave (EM) theory, EM propagation and antenna systems. 4) To be able to carry out the standard project management processes and to gain effective presentation skills.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Logarithm, desibel, Fundamentals of digital signal processing, Review ? Electromagnetic wave theory, History of radar systems and applications, Definition of electromagnetic warfare and effectiveness, Radar signal processing processes, Review: Developing models and simulations, Radar operation environment, clutter, Target detection and estimation, Radar Cross Section (RCS), Antenna systems and polarization, Radar clutter, Radar signal waveforms, Pulse compression radars and Electronic Protection (EP), Clutter supression techniques, Parameter estimation and target tracking , Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA), Radar - EW range equations.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Logarithm, Fundamentals of DSP, Review?Electromagnetic WT, History of radar, Definition of EM warfare and effectiveness
2nd Week
Radar signal processing processes, Review: Developing models and simulations
3rd Week
Radar operation environment, clutter
4th Week
Target detection and estimation
5th Week
Radar Cross Section (RCS)
6th Week
Antenna systems and polarization
7th Week
Radar clutter
8th Week
Radar signal waveforms, Pulse compression radars and Electronic Protection (EP)
9th Week
MidTerm Exam
10th Week
Clutter supression techniques
11th Week
Parameter estimation and target tracking
12th Week
Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA)
13th Week
Radar - EW range equations
14th Week
Presentation of projects
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. M. I. Skolnik, `Introduction to Radar Systems?, McGraw-Hill, Inc. 2. F. Neri, Introduction to Electronic Defence Systems, Artech House. 3. David Adamy, EW 103 Tactical Battlefield Communications Electronic Warfare, Artech House. 4. Digital Design, M.Mano, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall. 5. Bassem R. Mahafza (2000), Radar Systems Analysis and Design using MATLAB, Chapman & Hall, CRC Press LC