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Description
The basic concept and modes of operation as well
as RADAR fundamentals are explained in detail. The course is
designed to assist the student in the development and test of
airborne RADAR systems. The student is afforded hands-on operation
of the Camber Corporation RADAR toolkit. This simulation is
a complex, real-world, energy level model of the emitted radio
transmissions and incorporates a digital terrain database to
show the student effects of changing RADAR parameters on RADAR
performance. Lectures cover basic RADAR theory as well as the
multi-mode operation of today’s airborne applications. The student
will learn the most correct and efficient methods of demonstrating
specification compliance and performance of airborne RADARs.
As a logical extension, Electronic Warfare systems such as RADAR
Warning Receivers, Jammers, expendables, Anti-radiation Missiles
and Passive EO techniques are taught as a follow-on subject.
The student will be instructed in jammer types, and the methods
employed to counter these threats. The course will provide the
student with a set of generic test procedures for evaluating
these systems. This course covers 7 academic days; staring on
a Monday and ending the following Tuesday.
Pre-requisites
None
Texts and Reference Materials
NTPS Course Notes
NATO Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and
Development, Airborne RADAR Testing
Instructor Text
Introduction to Airborne Radar, Stimson
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction,
the student will have a basic understanding of theory, flight
test procedures, techniques and data analysis associated with
RADAR and EW Systems. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. Basic RADAR and EW Fundamentals
2. RADAR modes of Operation
Understand
3. RADAR and EW test methodology
4. RADAR and EW Test Considerations
Sequence of Instruction
RADAR Basics
Fundamentals of Airborne RADAR
Multi-mode RADARS; Modes of Operation
RADAR Test Methodology
AGARD Test Methodology Differences
EW Terminology
Passive Electronic Warfare
Active Electronic Warfare
Jammer Types
Electronic Attack, Protection and Support Devices
EW Flight Test |
Instructional
Methodology
Lectures
Ground Labs
Videos
Process of Evaluation
Examinations.
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