Introduction to Radar Analysis

Introduction to Radar Analysis outlines the fundamental principles and applications of radar as well as important mathematical derivations - serving as a reference for engineers, technical managers, and students. This comprehensive book divides into two parts: * General analytical treatment of radar signal processing * Specific discussion of radar topics and radar types Chapters contain: * derivations of the radar equation in many forms for an essential understanding of radar principles * examination of radar cross section and receiver noise * practical aspects of radar systems, including stretch processing, multipath propagation, and track filters * analysis of probability of detection and radar losses; CW and pulsed radars; and pulse compression * investigation of current research and industry trends, including clutter and wave propagation, Moving Target Indicator (MTI), tracking radars, and array antennas * a unique approach in presenting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) *756 equations and formulas providing detailed mathematical derivations *165 examples and exercise problems as well as 149 figures and plots Introduction to Radar Analysis acts as an essential stepping stone toward specialized topics - providing a clear, accessible framework of radar fundamentals as well as a thorough study of advanced topics and radar technology issues.