Students taking this course are expected to obtain the following abilities: appreciation of the radar systems, ability to calculate some parameters with radar equation, appreciation of some basic radars such as CW, MTI, tracking and SAR radars, appreciation of radar applications.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 09:00-11:45, 2C-03/05
Office Hour(s)
Thursday, 13:00-14:30, 2C-03/05
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Classroom lectures
-Independent study
Principle Sources
-Merril Skolnik, "Introduction to Radar Systems", third edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000. ISBN: 9780071181891
-Prof. David Jenn, "Microwave Devices & Radar, Lecture Notes", Vol.1-2-3-4. Naval Postgraduate School, 2007.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
An Introduction to Radar
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Electromagnetic Waves, Antenna Parameters, Directivity and Gain
Oral Presentation
3. Week
The Radar Equation
Oral Presentation
4. Week
The Radar Equation
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Probability of False Alarm, Probability of Detection
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Radar Cross Section
Oral Presentation
7. Week
MTI and Pulse Doppler Radar
Oral Presentation
8. Week
MTI and Pulse Doppler Radar
Oral Presentation
9. Week
Midterm-1
10. Week
Radar Clutter
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Radar Clutter
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Information from Radar Signals, Target Recognition
Oral Presentation
13. Week
The Radar Antenna
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Radar Transmitters
Oral Presentation
15. Week
Radar Receiver
Oral Presentation
16. Week
Midterm-2
Oral Presentation
17. Week
SAR, ISAR radars
Oral Presentation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
2
40
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
15
Attendance
1
5
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Describe the principle underlying radar systems
LO-2
Understand the role of each component of a radar system
LO-3
Use the radar equation took describe the performance of radar systems
LO-4
Understand how target and environmental characteristics affect the choice of system design parameters
LO-5
Describe the relative advantages of differing radars
