Information Package

Ph.D. on Defence Technologies and Systems

STS617

RADAR SYSTEM PRINCIPLES

Course Code
STS617
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the basic principles of radar systems.
  2. Explain the role of all the parts that make up the radar system.
  3. Will be able to analyze and evaluate the performance of the radar system.
  4. Know the role of target and environmental factors in determining system parameters.
  5. Will be able to compare the different radar systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionDefinition and operation principles of the radar,Different radar tasks,Negative factors that affect the radar performance,Radar techniques-CW,Radar techniques-Pulse, Pulse Doppler, STAB,Radar modes-searching/tracing,Antenna Theory-Summary,Polarization, Radar cross section,Radar Electronic warfare components and electronic protection,Radar Electronic Support,Radar-Electronic offensive, EH efficiency,Radar, ET, ED range equations,Specific issues of Radar-EH concern.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition and operation principles of the radar.
2nd Week Different radar tasks.
3rd Week Negative factors that affect the radar performance.
4th Week Radar techniques-CW
5th Week Radar techniques-Pulse, Pulse Doppler, STAB.
6th Week Radar modes-searching/tracing.
7th Week Antenna Theory-Summary.
8th Week Polarization, Radar cross section.
9th Week Midterm Exam
10th Week Radar Electronic warfare components and electronic protection.
11th Week Radar Electronic Support.
12th Week Radar-Electronic offensive, EH efficiency.
13th Week Radar, ET, ED range equations.
14th Week Specific issues of Radar-EH concern.
Recommended or Required ReadingMerril Skolnik, "Introduction to Radar Systems", third edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 28 56
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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