Introduction to Radar Analysis (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
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.<BR>This comprehensive book divides into two parts:<BR><li>General analytical treatment of radar signal processing<BR></li><li>Specific discussion of radar topics and radar types<BR>Chapters contain:<BR></li><li>derivations of the radar equation in many forms for an essential understanding of radar principles<BR></li><li>examination of radar cross section and receiver noise<BR></li><li>practical aspects of radar systems, including stretch processing, multipath propagation, and track filters<BR></li><li>analysis of probability of detection and radar losses; CW and pulsed radars; and pulse compression<BR></li><li>investigation of current research and industry trends, including clutter and wave propagation, Moving Target Indicator (MTI), tracking radars, and array antennas<BR></li><li>a unique approach in presenting Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)<BR></li><li>756 equations and formulas providing detailed mathematical derivations<BR></li><li>165 examples and exercise problems as well as 149 figures and plots<BR>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.</li>