Whither radar?
Abstract
The evolution of radar technology in the future is examined with respect to both civilian and military applications. Consideration is given to four broad categories of radar technology where improvements in the state of the art are expected. The categories include: antenna design; transmitter design; receiver/signal processor design; and data handling/radar management technology. The influence of CAD/CAM techniques and very high performance ICs on radar system design is evaluated. A formula is presented for calculating the performance requirements of a radar system with respect to sensitivity, resolution, and optimum data rate.
- Publication:
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GEC Journal Research
- Pub Date:
- 1985
- Bibcode:
- 1985GECJR...3..137R
- Keywords:
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- Radar Equipment;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Antenna Design;
- Computer Aided Design;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Radar Antennas;
- Radar Receivers;
- Radar Transmitters;
- Signal Processing;
- Communications and Radar