Radar cross section applications nsimi technologies. The concept of radar crosssection, waveform design, antennas, transmitter and receiver characteristics, and the detection of radar signals in the presence of noise are presented. Theyre complex machines that can only give clues about whats going on in the scene. Introduction to radar systems mit lincoln laboratory. In stealth design of aircrafts and sea vessels, it is required to maintain low rcs. The radar cross section rcs of a target is defined as the effective area intercepting an amount of incident power which, when scattered isotropically, produces a level of reflected power at the. A larger rcs indicates that an object is more easily detected. The radar cross section of a target is the fictitious area intercepting that amount of power which, when scattered equally in all directions, produces an echo at the radar equal to that from the target. Since radar and laser cross section engineering was first published in 1995 there have been dramatic changes in many aspects of radar cross section rcs. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
Volume 1 by george ruck 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Predicting rcs is not easy, even for simple objects like spheres or. Shaeffer paperback book, 611 pages see other available editions description the leading text and reference on radar cross section rcs theory and applications, this work presents a comparison of two radar signal strengths. Plasmabased stealth is a radar cross section rcs reduction technique associated with the reflection and absorption of incident electromagnetic em waves by the plasma layer surrounding the. Attempts were initially made to reduce the detectability of the aircraft by employing wood and other composites as aircraft materials since they were less. Examines highfrequency predictions of radar cross section, the impact of radar echo reduction measures on overall system performance and exact and general formulation of the radar echo prediction aims to show the nonspecialist how radar echo requirements may influence design objectives. Paperback book, 611 pages see other available editions description the leading text and reference on radar cross section rcs theory and applications, this work presents a comparison of two radar signal strengths. The obtained results demonstrate the ram coating causes a radar cross section reduction of 94% of the. Reference is made throughout to imo international maritime organization performance standards, the role of radar in navigation and in collision. Radar cross section, second edition artech house usa. Radar cross section handbook volume 2 of a twovolume set by george ruck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Basics on radar cross section reduction measurements of. Radar and laser cross section engineering, third edition. This book shows how the rcs gauge can be radar cross section rcs is a comparison of two radar signal strengths.
It is used to describe the amount of scattered power from a target towards the radar. Many sophisticated commercial software packages are available, and they have been integrated into. It is also a good reference book for engineers in the industry who want an introduction to the physics and mathematics of radar cross section in order to better understand the interdisciplinary aspects of stealth. Electronic warfare and radar systems engineering handbook. For the purpose of illustration, isotropic point scatterers are considered.
Radar cross section is the projected area of a sphere that has the same radar return as the target. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Radar cross section is the measure of a targets ability to reflect radar signals in the direction of the radar receiver, i. Written as an instructional text, this book is recommended for upperlevel undergraduate and graduate students. The capabilities of commercial computer simulation tools, or more generally computational electromagnetics cem, continue to grow. Radar cross section rcs is a measure of an objects reflectivity, reflected energy divided by incident energy. The physicists, mathematicians, and engineers who work on these systems take a cue from agatha christie and add some hercule poirotstyle sleuthing to their data sets. Physical description xiv, 611p subject engineering subject headings. One is the strength of the radar beam sweeping over a target, the other is the strength of the reflected echo sensed by the receiver. Radar cross section rcs is a comparison of two radar signal strengths. The radar cross section rcs of an object represents its electromagnetic em scattering properties for a given incident wave. Radar cross section rcs radar cross section rcs radar cross section is the measure of a targets ability to reflect radar signals in the direction of the radar receiver, i. Radar cross section of flat plates painted with radar absorbing materials ram in the range of 812ghz is reported in 7. An isotropic scatterer is one that scatters incident waves equally in all directions.
Radar cross section handbook edited by george ruck. Radar cross section second edition artech house radar library 9780890066188 by knott, eugene f tuley, michael t shaeffer, john f. Most objects scatter most of the incident energy, reflecting only a small fraction back to the radar. This book presents the detailed analytical formulation for the rcs of parallelfed linear dipole array in the presence of mutual coupling. In essence, this book covers everything you need to know about rcs, from what it is. One is the strength of the radar bean sweeping over a target, the other is the strength of the reflected echo senses by the receiver. An object reflects a limited amount of radar energy back to the source. Radar and laser cross section engineering, third edition reflects recent developments that have found applications in both the military and civilian sectors. Subject terms stealth technology, low observables, stealth advantages, radar cross section rcs reduction, radar absorbent material ram, counterstealth technologies, hf radars, bistatic radars, passive radars, networked radars, electronic warfare 16. Radar cross section measurements softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. Introduction radar fundamentals physics and overview of electromagnetic scattering exact prediction techniques highfrequency rcs prediction techniques phenomenological examples of radar cross section radar cross section reduction radar absorbing materials radar.
This book shows how the rcs gauge can be predicted for theoretical objects and how it. Purchase methods of radar cross section analysis 1st edition. This book is not available from inventory but can be printed at your request and delivered within 24 weeks of receipt of order. Radar cross section fluctuates as a function of radar aspect angle and frequency. Plasmabased radar cross section reduction hema singh. The 1985 first edition of this text was generated from notes on a rcs reduction course that the authors were teaching. Jun 30, 2004 radar cross section rcs is a comparison of two radar signal strengths. Radar and laser cross section engineering, second edition. The concept of radar cross section, waveform design, antennas, transmitter and receiver characteristics, and the detection of radar signals in the presence of noise are presented.
Radar cross section is one of the key parameters in the detection of targets. This book shows how the rcs gauge can be predicted for theoretical objects and how it can be measured for real targets. The radar cross section of an object exposed to a radar is a fictitious area that describes the intensity of the wave reflected back to the radar. Low observable principles, stealth aircraft and anti.
Some radars are required to detect small targets in the presence of much larger radar echoes from sea or land clutter in the radar s coverage. Large objects usually, but not always, have large reflections and a longer radar detection range. The rcs, as it is known in the trade, can be stated in very simple terms. Radar cross section 2nd edition iet digital library. Radar and arpa manual provides essential information for professional mariners, including those on training courses for electronic navigation systems and professional certificates internationally. Lecture notes from a course at the naval post graduate school in monterey, california. Radar cross section of dipole phased arrays with parallel.
Print, cd, and pdf versions are available from this company. Engineering radar cross section material type book language english title radar cross section authors eugene f. Purchase methods of radar crosssection analysis 1st edition. This completely updated second edition helps the nonspecialist understand how radar echo requirements may influence design objectives. Useful material on interpreting radar echoes from rough surfaces is included as well as radar results for the inner solar system. Since a targets rcs is its signature, it is desirable in most cases to reduce the rcs as much as possible. Stealth technology, also termed low observable technology lo technology, is a subdiscipline of military tactics and passive and active electronic countermeasures, which covers a range of methods used to make personnel, aircraft, ships, submarines, missiles, satellites, and ground vehicles less visible ideally invisible to radar, infrared, sonar and other detection methods. Rezende 2 1national institute for space research inpe, 2institute of aeronautics and space, depart ment of aerospace science and technology, brazil 1. Basics on radar cross section reduction measurements of simple and complex targets using microwave absorbers 355 where.
This book provides an introduction to radar cross section rcs, the echo characteristics of radar targets. Radar cross section handbook volume 2 peninsula publishing. These developments have been fueled by growth in computer technology, signal processing techniques, and new materials that have interesting and unusual electric and magnetic behavior. The leading text and reference on radar cross section rcs theory and applications, this work presents a comparison of two radar signal strengths. Radar cross section radar, sonar and navigation 1891121251. Radar cross section rcs is a measure of how detectable an object is by radar. Lower the rcs, lower is the detectability and vice versa. For a practical, technician level, approach you could do a lot worse than the us navy electronics technician training guides. Radar cross section an overview sciencedirect topics.
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