MATLAB Simulations for Radar Systems Design

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MATLAB Simulations for Radar Systems Design is divided into two parts: Part I provides a comprehensive description of radar systems analyses and design. A design case study, which is carried throughout the text, is introduced in Chapter 1. In each chapter the author’s view of how to design the case study radar is presented based on the theory covered up to that point in the book. As the material coverage progresses through the book, and new theory is discussed, the design case study requirements are changed and/or updated, and of course the design level of complexity is also increased. This design process is supported with a comprehensive set of MATLAB-6 simulations developed for this purpose. By the end of Chapter 10, a comprehensive design is accomplished. This part serves as a valuable tool to students and radar engineers in helping them understand radar systems design process. This includes 1) learn how to select different radar parameters to meet the design requirements; 2) perform detailed trade-off analysis in the context of radar sizing, modes of operations, frequency selection, waveforms and signal processing; 3) establish and develop loss and error budgets associated with the design, and 4) generate an in depth understanding of radar operations and design philosophy. Additionally, Part Il also includes several mini design case studies pertinent to different chapters in order to help enhance understanding of radar design in the context of the material presented in those chapters.

Part II includes eight chapters that cover specialized radar topics, some of which are co-authored by other experts in the field. These chapters include: 1) Radar Cross Section; 2) Radar Antennas; 3) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR); 4) Radar Signal Processing Techniques; and 5) Radar Coordinate Systems. The material included in Part II is intended to further enhance the understanding of radar system analyses by providing detailed and comprehensive coverage of these radar related topics. All MATLAB programs and functions provided in this book can be downloaded from the CRC Press Web site (www.crcpress.com).