Information Package

Ph.D. on Defence Technologies and Systems

STS619

ADVANCED RADAR TECHNOLOGIES

Course Code
STS619
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. Explains the role of all the parts forming the radar system.
  3. Analyzes and evaluates the radar system performance.
  4. Know the role of target and environmental factors in determining system parameters.
  5. Compares different radar systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDefinition of radar and working principles,Different radar missions,Negative factors affecting radar performance,Radar techniques-CW,Radar techniques- Pulsed, Pulsed Doppler, STAB,Radar operating modes-search / track,Antenna Theory-Abstract,Polarization, Radar cross-sectional area,Radar electronic warfare components and electronic protection,Radar-Electronic support,Radar-Electronic attack, EH activity,Radar, ET, ED range equations,Special topics in Radar-EH field of interest.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of radar and working principles.
2nd Week Different radar missions.
3rd Week Negative factors affecting radar performance.
4th Week Radar techniques-CW
5th Week Radar techniques- Pulsed, Pulsed Doppler, STAB.
6th Week Radar operating modes-search / track.
7th Week Antenna Theory-Abstract.
8th Week Polarization, Radar cross-sectional area.
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Radar electronic warfare components and electronic protection.
11th Week Radar-Electronic support.
12th Week Radar-Electronic attack, EH activity.
13th Week Radar, ET, ED range equations
14th Week Special topics in Radar-EH field of interest.
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(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
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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