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This introductory reference covers the technology and concepts of ultra-wideband (UWB) radar systems. It provides up-to-date information for those who design, evaluate, analyze, or use UWB technology for any application. Since UWB technology is a developing field, the authors have stressed theory and hardware and have presented basic principles and concepts to help guide the design of UWB systems. Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems is a comprehensive guide to the general features of UWB technology as well as a source for more detailed information.
Ultra-Wideband Radar Overview, J.D. Taylor
Introduction
Ultra-Wideband Radar Terminology and Concepts
Potential Applications of UWB Radar
UWB Systems Frequency Spectrum Sharing and Interference Issues
Book
Conclusion
References
Technical Issues in Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems, H.F. Engler, Jr.
Introduction
Fundamental Radar Principles
Classification of Radar Waveforms
Technical Issues in UWB Radar System Design
Summary
References
Appendices: Signal Characteristics Governing Range and Velocity Measurement Resolution; Range Accuracy Requirements for Velocity Estimation from Differential Time Delay; The Concept of Nonlinearity
Analytical Techniques for Ultra-Wideband Signals, M. Rangaswamy and T.K. Sarkar
Preface
Part 1: Fourier Analysis of Signals
Introduction
Information and Bandwidth
Fourier Analysis of Signals
Properties of the Fourier Transform
Dirac-Delta Function
Fourier Transform of Periodic Signals
Numerical Computation of the Fourier Transform
Spectral Density
Times Correlation of Power Signals
Power Spectral Density of Random Signals
Conclusion
References
Part 2: Laplace Transforms and Signal Analysis
Introduction
Laplace Transforms
Inverse Laplace Transform
Properties of Laplace Transform
One-Sided Laplace Transform
Applications of the Two-Sided Laplace Transform
Pulse Propagation in a Long Medium
Conclusion
References
Part 3: Limitations of Time and Frequency Approaches
Introduction
Consideration in Performing Time-Domain Measurements
Data Acquisition
Processing Considerations
Transformations from the Discrete to the Continuous Domain
Experimental Verification
Characterization of Objects in the Frequency Domain
Conclusion
References
Transmitters
Power Supply Design, D. Platts
Introduction
Considerations for Power Supply Design
Pulsed Power Supplies
Switching Techniques for Pulsed Power Supplies
Conclusion
References
Light-Activated Semiconductor Switches for UWB Radar, O.S.F. Zucker and I.A. McIntyre
Introduction
The Evolution of the Requirements
Digital Synthesis of UWB Signals by Sequential Switching
Digital Synthesis: Experimental Results
Switches and Their Limits
Switch Optical Requirements
Switch Choice
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Ultra-Wideband Antenna Technology
Introduction and Overview
Antennas and UWB Signals, P.R. Foster
Introduction
Antenna Elements
Aperture Antennas
References
Array Antenna Calculations in the Time Domain Using Pseudorandomly Coded Signals, J.D. Halsey
Introduction
Impulse Signal Design
Correlating Receivers
Fundamentals of Beamforming in the Time Domain
Numerical Simulation
Conclusions
References
Appendix: A Discussion of Time-Domain Field Equations
Ultra-Wideband Impulse Antennas, M.G.M. Hussain
Introduction
Relative Bandwidth
The Large-Current Radiator
Field Strengths and Magnetic Flux of the Large-Current Radiator
Measured Antenna Patterns
References
Linear Array Beam Forming with Nonsinusoidal Waves, M.G.M. Hussain
Introduction
Array Beamforming with Sinusoidal Waves
Beamforming with Nonsinusoidal Waves
Frequency Domain Array Beamforming
Transfer Function and Impulse Response of Linear Array
Synthesis of Antenna Array Beam Patterns
Summary
References
Direct Radiating Systems
A Basic UWB Design and Experiments: Blumlein Impulse Generator and TEM Radiator, W.C. Nunnally and R.N. Edwards
Practical UWB Impulse Generators and Radiators
Description of Transverse Electromagnetic Transmitter
Basic Impulse Radiation Considerations
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Design and Analysis of an Example of NEMP Radiating Antenna, D. Giri
Introduction
Design and Analysis of an Example of NEMP Radiating Antenna
Radiating NEMP Simulators
Antenna Concepts for UWB Radar
Acknowledgments
References
Propagation and Energy Transfer
RF Propagation in the Atmosphere, R. Roussel-Dupré
Introduction
UWB Propagation
Low-Power Propagation through a Background Plasma
High-Power Propagation in Nonlinear Media
References
Energy Transfer through Media and Sensing of the Media, T.W. Barrett
Introduction to Energy Transfer Concepts
Advanced Theory of Dielectrics and Transmissions through Media
Pulse Envelope Effects
Soliton Waves, Group Theory, and Electromagnetic Missile Concepts
References
Appendices: Further Developments in Self-Induced Transparency; The Nonlinear Wave Equations and Solitons; Relation of U(1) and SU(2) Symmetry Groups
Transmitter Signature and Target Signature of Radar Signals, H.F. Harmuth
Introduction
Features of Carrier-Free Radar Signals
Position Coding and Large Target Signature
Character Coding and Large Target Signature
Conclusions
References
Appendix: Continuous and Transient Response of Resonant Circuits
Radar Cross Section and Target Scattering, M.L. VanBlaricum
Introduction
Radar Cross Section
The Scattering Matrix
Frequency Dependence of RCS
Relationships among CW, Transient, and Wideband Scattering
The Singularity Expansion Formulation
Resonance Based Target Identification
References
Ultra-Wideband Radar Receivers, J.D. Taylor and E.C. Kisenwether
Introduction
Narrowband and UWB Signal Receiver Concepts
UWB Threshold Signal Detection
Correlation Detection
UWB Radar Receivers and Signal Processing
References
Appendices: Narrowband Receiver Sensitivity to UWB Signals; Computation of Correlator Output vs. SNR
High Order Signal Processing for Ultra-Wideband Radar Signals, V.Z. Marmarelis, D. Sheby, E.C. Kisenwether, and T.A. Erdley
Introduction
Background
Methodology
Experiment
Results
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Performance Prediction and Modeling, T.W. Barrett
Introduction and Overview
Theoretical Background for Time Domain Signal Processing
Radar Performance Prediction Principles
Comparison Analysis of Frequency Domain and Time Domain Signals
Time Domain Radar Performance Prediction
Rules for Time Domain Radar Performance Equation
Practical Example of a Time Domain Radar System and Analysis
References
Appendices: Periodic, Aperiodic, and Random Signals; The Gaussian Approximation: Heterodyne vs. Homodyne Reception; Boundary Diffraction
Introduction
Ultra-Wideband Radar Terminology and Concepts
Potential Applications of UWB Radar
UWB Systems Frequency Spectrum Sharing and Interference Issues
Book
Conclusion
References
Technical Issues in Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems, H.F. Engler, Jr.
Introduction
Fundamental Radar Principles
Classification of Radar Waveforms
Technical Issues in UWB Radar System Design
Summary
References
Appendices: Signal Characteristics Governing Range and Velocity Measurement Resolution; Range Accuracy Requirements for Velocity Estimation from Differential Time Delay; The Concept of Nonlinearity
Analytical Techniques for Ultra-Wideband Signals, M. Rangaswamy and T.K. Sarkar
Preface
Part 1: Fourier Analysis of Signals
Introduction
Information and Bandwidth
Fourier Analysis of Signals
Properties of the Fourier Transform
Dirac-Delta Function
Fourier Transform of Periodic Signals
Numerical Computation of the Fourier Transform
Spectral Density
Times Correlation of Power Signals
Power Spectral Density of Random Signals
Conclusion
References
Part 2: Laplace Transforms and Signal Analysis
Introduction
Laplace Transforms
Inverse Laplace Transform
Properties of Laplace Transform
One-Sided Laplace Transform
Applications of the Two-Sided Laplace Transform
Pulse Propagation in a Long Medium
Conclusion
References
Part 3: Limitations of Time and Frequency Approaches
Introduction
Consideration in Performing Time-Domain Measurements
Data Acquisition
Processing Considerations
Transformations from the Discrete to the Continuous Domain
Experimental Verification
Characterization of Objects in the Frequency Domain
Conclusion
References
Transmitters
Power Supply Design, D. Platts
Introduction
Considerations for Power Supply Design
Pulsed Power Supplies
Switching Techniques for Pulsed Power Supplies
Conclusion
References
Light-Activated Semiconductor Switches for UWB Radar, O.S.F. Zucker and I.A. McIntyre
Introduction
The Evolution of the Requirements
Digital Synthesis of UWB Signals by Sequential Switching
Digital Synthesis: Experimental Results
Switches and Their Limits
Switch Optical Requirements
Switch Choice
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Ultra-Wideband Antenna Technology
Introduction and Overview
Antennas and UWB Signals, P.R. Foster
Introduction
Antenna Elements
Aperture Antennas
References
Array Antenna Calculations in the Time Domain Using Pseudorandomly Coded Signals, J.D. Halsey
Introduction
Impulse Signal Design
Correlating Receivers
Fundamentals of Beamforming in the Time Domain
Numerical Simulation
Conclusions
References
Appendix: A Discussion of Time-Domain Field Equations
Ultra-Wideband Impulse Antennas, M.G.M. Hussain
Introduction
Relative Bandwidth
The Large-Current Radiator
Field Strengths and Magnetic Flux of the Large-Current Radiator
Measured Antenna Patterns
References
Linear Array Beam Forming with Nonsinusoidal Waves, M.G.M. Hussain
Introduction
Array Beamforming with Sinusoidal Waves
Beamforming with Nonsinusoidal Waves
Frequency Domain Array Beamforming
Transfer Function and Impulse Response of Linear Array
Synthesis of Antenna Array Beam Patterns
Summary
References
Direct Radiating Systems
A Basic UWB Design and Experiments: Blumlein Impulse Generator and TEM Radiator, W.C. Nunnally and R.N. Edwards
Practical UWB Impulse Generators and Radiators
Description of Transverse Electromagnetic Transmitter
Basic Impulse Radiation Considerations
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Design and Analysis of an Example of NEMP Radiating Antenna, D. Giri
Introduction
Design and Analysis of an Example of NEMP Radiating Antenna
Radiating NEMP Simulators
Antenna Concepts for UWB Radar
Acknowledgments
References
Propagation and Energy Transfer
RF Propagation in the Atmosphere, R. Roussel-Dupré
Introduction
UWB Propagation
Low-Power Propagation through a Background Plasma
High-Power Propagation in Nonlinear Media
References
Energy Transfer through Media and Sensing of the Media, T.W. Barrett
Introduction to Energy Transfer Concepts
Advanced Theory of Dielectrics and Transmissions through Media
Pulse Envelope Effects
Soliton Waves, Group Theory, and Electromagnetic Missile Concepts
References
Appendices: Further Developments in Self-Induced Transparency; The Nonlinear Wave Equations and Solitons; Relation of U(1) and SU(2) Symmetry Groups
Transmitter Signature and Target Signature of Radar Signals, H.F. Harmuth
Introduction
Features of Carrier-Free Radar Signals
Position Coding and Large Target Signature
Character Coding and Large Target Signature
Conclusions
References
Appendix: Continuous and Transient Response of Resonant Circuits
Radar Cross Section and Target Scattering, M.L. VanBlaricum
Introduction
Radar Cross Section
The Scattering Matrix
Frequency Dependence of RCS
Relationships among CW, Transient, and Wideband Scattering
The Singularity Expansion Formulation
Resonance Based Target Identification
References
Ultra-Wideband Radar Receivers, J.D. Taylor and E.C. Kisenwether
Introduction
Narrowband and UWB Signal Receiver Concepts
UWB Threshold Signal Detection
Correlation Detection
UWB Radar Receivers and Signal Processing
References
Appendices: Narrowband Receiver Sensitivity to UWB Signals; Computation of Correlator Output vs. SNR
High Order Signal Processing for Ultra-Wideband Radar Signals, V.Z. Marmarelis, D. Sheby, E.C. Kisenwether, and T.A. Erdley
Introduction
Background
Methodology
Experiment
Results
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Performance Prediction and Modeling, T.W. Barrett
Introduction and Overview
Theoretical Background for Time Domain Signal Processing
Radar Performance Prediction Principles
Comparison Analysis of Frequency Domain and Time Domain Signals
Time Domain Radar Performance Prediction
Rules for Time Domain Radar Performance Equation
Practical Example of a Time Domain Radar System and Analysis
References
Appendices: Periodic, Aperiodic, and Random Signals; The Gaussian Approximation: Heterodyne vs. Homodyne Reception; Boundary Diffraction
Biography
James D. Taylor
