Tom Jeffrey's experience as systems engineer and architect of a number of modern phased array radars is well complemented by his lucid presentation of associated technologies, techniques, and performance metrics. Anyone interested in multiple-function radars for air and missile defense applications would find this book valuable.
-Mel Belcher, Chief Engineer Radar Futures, Northrop Grumman

Chapter 1 Radar Fundamentals
1 Introduction
2 Search and Track Functions
3 Target Detection, Resolution, and Clutter Concepts
4 Surveillance Radars
5 Radar Block Diagram
6 Radar Range Equation
7 Detection in Noise
8 Resolution and Measurement Accuracy
9 Tracking Radars and the Monopulse Technique
10 Track-While-Scan Radars
11 References
12 Problems

Chapter 2 Target Detection
1 Introduction
2 Target RF Scattering Models
3 Target Detection in Noise
4 Target Detection in Clutter
5 Multiple-Pulse Detection
6 References
7 Problems

Chapter 3 Waveforms, Matched Filtering, and Radar Signal Processing
1 Introduction
2 Complex-Waveform Representations
3 Fourier Transforms
4 Matching Filtering
5 Waveform Ambiguity Diagram
6 The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
7 Digital Implementation of Matched Filters
8 Phase-Coded Waveforms
9 Waveform Scheduling
10 Waveforms and Radar Functions
11 Other Radar Signal Processing Functions
12 References
13 Problems

Chapter 4 Search and Acquisition Functions
1 Introduction
2 Types of Searches
3 Acquisition Waveforms and Processing
4 References
5 Problems

Chapter 5 Estimation, Tracking, and Data Association
1 Introduction
2 Parameter Estimation for Radar
3 The Radar Tracking Function
4 Types of Tracking Filters
5 Data Association Algorithms
6 Tracking Air Targets
7 Tracking Ballistic Missile Targets
8 Tracking Surface Targets
9 References

Chapter 6 Target Classification, Discrimination, and Identification
1 Introduction
2 The Target Classification Problem
3 Radar-Measured Target Features
4 Waveforms and Signal Processing
5 Feature Extraction
6 Classifiers
7 Classification of Air Targets
8 Classification of Ballistic Missile Targets
9 Hit or Kill Assessment
10 Performance Prediction
11 Problems
12 References

Chapter 7 Resource Management, Radar Scheduling, and Other Radar Processing
1 Introduction
2 Data and Signal Processing Algorithms
3 References

Chapter 8 Interference Suppression Techniques
1 Introduction
2 Electronic Interference Sources
3 Electronic Protection (EP) or Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM)
4 Problems
5 References

Chapter 9 Phased-Array Radar Architectures
1 Introduction
2 Antenna-Based Architectures
3 Bandwidth-Based Architectures
4 Function-Based Radars
5 Scalable Radar Architectures

Chapter 10 Fundamental Radar Design Trade-Offs
1 Introduction
2 Operating Frequency Selection
3 Waveform Selection
4 Radar Coverage
5 Receiver Operating Characteristic Design
6 Search Design
7 Tracking Architecture & Parameter Selection
8 Target Classification
9 References

Chapter 11 Performance-Driven Radar Requirements
1 Introduction
2 Radar Hardware Requirements
3 Radar Processing Software Requirements
4 References

Chapter 12 Missile Defense Radar Design Considerations
1 Introduction
2 Missile Defense Mission Parameters and Requirements
3 Interceptor Capabilities and Support Requirements
4 Defended Area
5 BMD Radar Requirements
6 Performance Evaluation and Design Validation
7 References Waveform-Driven Requirements

Chapter 13 Early Warning Radar Design Considerations
1 Introduction
2 Early Warning Mission Parameters and Requirements
3 Threat Assessment and Attack Warning
4 EWR Requirements
5 Performance Evaluation and Design Validation
6 References

Chapter 14 Air Defense Radar Design Considerations
1 Introduction
2 Air Defense Mission Parameters and Requirements
3 Interceptor Capabilities and Support Requirements
4 Defended Area
5 AD Radar Requirements
6 Performance Evaluation and Design Validation
7 References

Chapter 15 Predicted Performance of Phased-Array Radars
1 Introduction
2 Functional Performance
3 References

Appendix A Acronyms
Index

Tom Jeffrey has over thirty years of broad experience in radar systems engineering covering all phases of design and development. He has led systems engineering teams; developed systems engineering training programs as well as mentoring new systems engineers. The author has taught a number of radar-related courses at Raytheon Co. on basic and advanced radar, adaptive processing, architecting methods and served as an instructor for IDS for the Systems Engineering Technical Development Program. He is a senior member of the IEEE and a member of INCOSE. Additionally, Mr. Jeffrey has authored more than a dozen papers on various radar related topics. Mr. Jeffrey received his BSEEE from the University of Connecticut and MSEEE from Syracuse University. Currently, he is a senior engineering fellow at the Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Business Unit.