Radar and Detection: The Sharp Eyes of Modern Warfare

Author: Wang Xiaomo Zhang Guangyi
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of radar development, major radar technologies, and their applications and future prospects in both military and civilian fields. The book is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the brief history of radar development, basic principles, and main tactical technical indicators. Chapter 2 covers surveillance radar, including two-coordinate surveillance radar, three-coordinate surveillance and guidance radar, low-altitude fill-in radar, target indication and guidance radar, secondary radar identification friend or foe (IFF), balloon-borne radar, dual/multi-base radar, radar networking technology, moving target indication (MTI), and pulse compression technology. Chapter 3 discusses tracking radar, including single-pulse technology, precision measurement radar, artillery position reconnaissance and calibration radar, and continuous wave radar. Chapter 4 focuses on airborne radar. Chapter 5 covers over-the-horizon radar. Chapter 6 discusses civilian radar. Chapter 7 elaborates on the development of new radar technologies. This book is suitable for management and R&D personnel engaged in radar, military electronic system engineering, and related fields with a vocational secondary school or higher education background.