Radar Systems Analysis and Design Using MATLAB

Based on feedback provided by several users, the 4th edition adopts a new approach. The presentation in this edition takes the reader on a scientific journey whose major landmarks comprise the different radar sub-systems and components. Along the way, the different relevant radar subsystems are analyzed and discussed in great level of detail.

Bassem R. Mahafza is the president and founder of Phased n Research. Dr. Mahafza is recognized as a radar subject matter expert and is widely known for authoring several leading reference and textbooks on radar systems. Dr. Mahafza has been a member of the IEEE (Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers) since 1984, he was awarded a Senior IEEE member in 1994 and has been recently nominated for an IEEE Fellow. Dr. Mahafza's 30+ years' experience includes extensive work in radar technology, radar design and analysis (including all sensor subcomponents), radar simulation and model design, radar signatures and radar algorithm development. Through his industry career, he has supported numerous government organizations. Dr. Mahafza's academic experience includes developing and teaching several graduate and undergraduate level courses, such as random signal and noise, introduction to radar systems, advanced radar techniques, advanced signal processing. He supervised many masters students and several PhD candidates. During his academic tenure, his research was mainly focused on advancements in radar and sensor technology. Furthermore, Dr. Mahafza has conducted detailed research in Phased Array Radars, advanced Radar Signal Processing, Electronic Countermeasures, and Counter Countermeasure techniques.

Preface........................................................................................................................................... xvii Author Bio..................................................................................................................................... xxi Companion: MATLABM® Code - Disclaimer........................................................................xxiii 1 Radar Definitions and Nomenclature.................................................................................1 2 Basic Radar Waveforms and Antenna............................................................................... 39 3 Radar Equation....................................................................................................................... 81 4 Radar Wave Propagation.................................................................................................... 149 5 Elements of Signal Processing of the Radar Receiver................................................. 185 6 Matched Filter...................................................................................................................... 221 7 Pulse Compression.............................................................................................................. 243 8 Radar Ambiguity Function................................................................................................277 9 Radar Clutter........................................................................................................................ 325 10 Moving Target Indicator and Pulsed Doppler Radars................................................347 11 Random Variables and Random Processes....................................................................385 12 Target Detection - Single Pulse Case.............................................................................. 401 13 Detection of Fluctuating Targets...................................................................................... 415 14 Radar Cross-Section............................................................................................................453 15 Phased Arrays...................................................................................................................... 491 16 Adaptive Signal Processing............................................................................................... 541 17 Target Tracking.................................................................................................................... 567 18 Synthetic Aperture Radar.................................................................................................. 623 Bibliography.................................................................................................................................653 Index..............................................................................................................................................659