Radar systems, peak detection and tracking

As well as being fully up-to-date, this book provides wider subject coverage than many other radar books. The inclusion of a chapter on Skywave Radar, and full consideration of HF / OTH issues makes this book especially relevant for communications engineers and the defence sector. * Explains key the...

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Main Author Kolawole, Michael O.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford ; Boston : Newnes, ©2002.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781601194138
1601194137
9780750657730
0750657731
9780080515625
0080515622
1281025550
9781281025555
Physical Description1 online resource (xxv, 363 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Preface. PART I: Essential Relational Functions; Understanding Radar Fundamentals; Antenna Physics and Radar Measurements; The Radar Equations; Antenna Arrays. PART II IONOSPHERE AND HF SKYWAVE RADAR: The Ionosphere and Its Effect on HF Skywave Propagation; Skywave radar. PART III PROBABILITY THEORY, DECISION THEORY AND SIGNAL PEAK DETECTION: Elements of probability theory and statistical concepts; Decision theory; Signal Peak Detection. PART IV: Parameter Estimation and Filtering; Tracking. Conclusion; Summary; References; Problems; Glossary of Terms; Index.