Discusses theory and design of pulsed Doppler radar and MTI with details on clutter, clutter modelling and theory of optimum processing. The book also covers special topics related to the use of the Doppler effect in radar systems which involve the application of special Doppler signal processing techniques that provide unique, otherwise unachievable features within the radar system.

This newly revised and updated edition of the classic Artech House book, MTI and Pulsed Doppler Radar, offers you a complete and current presentation of the subject. You find expert radar design and analysis guidance, as well as clear descriptions and characteristics of modern Doppler radars that cannot be found in any other book. The second edition includes a new interactive CD-ROM with MATLAB software to help save you time with your challenging work in the field. From fundamental principles, Doppler radar waveform design and filtering, Doppler radar performance measures, and clutter properties and data - to optimum radar Doppler processing, MTI systems, pulsed Doppler systems, and special topics in Doppler radar systems, this comprehensive resource offers in depth discussions on a wide range of critical topics for your radar design projects. This detailed reference is supported with over 350 illustrations and more than 730 equations. CD-ROM Included: Contains time-saving MATLAB software that serves as a valuable tool for the analysis and design of MTI and Pulsed Doppler Radar. The disc also includes several full-color images that support key topics discussed in the book.

The book is organized into three parts, each one building on the material of the previous sections. Part I (Chapters 1-8) covers the basic principles to lay sound foundations for the following parts of the book. It emphasizes classic processing techniques, especially the fast Fourier transform (FFT), and microwave engineering issues, antennas, and hardware. The second part of the book deals with the theory and techniques specific to pulse Doppler radar. This is subdivided into Part IIA (Chapters 9-10), which covers high PRF pulse Doppler, and Part IIB (Chapters 11-15), which covers medium PRF pulse Doppler. A major theme is that of PRF selection and optimization, other waveform design issues, and the problem of ghosting. While high and medium PRF pulse Doppler techniques have become synonymous with airborne fire control radars, they are used over a broad spectrum of airborne and surface-based radar applications. Part II does emphasize the airborne radar case, but it does not neglect the surface-based radar. Finally, Part III (Chapters 16-19) presents a series of four case studies. Each of these case studies applies the material of Part II whilst also highlighting additional radar techniques (and, in some cases, non-radar considerations) specific to the application. Such is the prevalence of pulse Doppler radars today; the number of case studies that could have been considered is well into double figures. However, the four presented here suffice to illustrate the wide variety of pulse Doppler radar applications.

This book contains the applications of radars, fundamentals and advanced concepts of CW, CW Doppler, FMCW, Pulsed doppler, MTI, MST and phased array radars etc. It also includes effect of different parameters on radar operation, various losses in radar systems, radar transmitters, radar receivers, navigational aids and radar antennas. Key features : Nine chapters exclusively suitable for one semester course in radar engineering. More than 100 solved problems. More than 1000 objective questions with answers. More than 600 multiple choice questions with answers. Five model question papers. Logical and self-understandable system description.