An introduction to passive radar /

This resource introduces the basic principles of passive radar technology and provides an overview of recent developments in this field and existing real passive radar systems. this book explains how passive radar works, how it differs from the active type, and demonstrates the benefits and drawback...

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Main Authors: Griffiths, H. Hugh, 1956
Group Author: Baker, Christopher J., Radar specialist
Published: Artech House,
Publisher Address: Boston :
Publication Dates: [2017]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Artech House radar series
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Summary: This resource introduces the basic principles of passive radar technology and provides an overview of recent developments in this field and existing real passive radar systems. this book explains how passive radar works, how it differs from the active type, and demonstrates the benefits and drawbacks of this novel technology. Properties of illuminators, including ambiguity functions, digital vs. analog, digitally coded waveforms, vertical-plane coverage, and satellite-borne and radar illuminators are explored.
Carrier Form: 212 pages : illustrations, maps, forms ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-201) and index.
ISBN: 9781630810368 (hardback) :
1630810363 (hardback)
Index Number: TK6592
CLC: TN959.6
TN959
Call Number: TN959/G855
Contents: Introduction -- Principles of passive radar -- Properties of illuminators -- Direct signal suppression -- Passive radar performance prediction -- Detection and tracking -- Examples of systems and results -- Future developments and applications.