Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems / Edition 1

by James D. Taylor

Overview

This introductory reference covers the technology and concepts of ultra-wideband (UWB) radar systems. It provides up-to-date information for those who design, evaluate, analyze, or use UWB technology for any application. Since UWB technology is a developing field, the authors have stressed theory and hardware and have presented basic principles and concepts to help guide the design of UWB systems. Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems is a comprehensive guide to the general features of UWB technology as well as a source for more detailed information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849344404
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/16/1994
Pages:	682
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

James D. Taylor

Table of Contents

Ultra-Wideband Radar Overview, J.D. TaylorIntroductionUltra-Wideband Radar Terminology and ConceptsPotential Applications of UWB RadarUWB Systems Frequency Spectrum Sharing and Interference IssuesBook Conclusion ReferencesTechnical Issues in Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems, H.F. Engler, Jr.IntroductionFundamental Radar PrinciplesClassification of Radar WaveformsTechnical Issues in UWB Radar System Design SummaryReferencesAppendices: Signal Characteristics Governing Range and Velocity Measurement Resolution; Range Accuracy Requirements for Velocity Estimation from Differential Time Delay; The Concept of NonlinearityAnalytical Techniques for Ultra-Wideband Signals, M. Rangaswamy and T.K. SarkarPrefacePart 1: Fourier Analysis of SignalsIntroductionInformation and BandwidthFourier Analysis of SignalsProperties of the Fourier TransformDirac-Delta FunctionFourier Transform of Periodic SignalsNumerical Computation of the Fourier TransformSpectral DensityTimes Correlation of Power SignalsPower Spectral Density of Random SignalsConclusionReferencesPart 2: Laplace Transforms and Signal AnalysisIntroductionLaplace TransformsInverse Laplace TransformProperties of Laplace TransformOne-Sided Laplace TransformApplications of the Two-Sided Laplace TransformPulse Propagation in a Long MediumConclusionReferencesPart 3: Limitations of Time and Frequency ApproachesIntroductionConsideration in Performing Time-Domain MeasurementsData AcquisitionProcessing ConsiderationsTransformations from the Discrete to the Continuous DomainExperimental VerificationCharacterization of Objects in the Frequency DomainConclusionReferencesTransmittersPower Supply Design, D. PlattsIntroductionConsiderations for Power Supply Design Pulsed Power SuppliesSwitching Techniques for Pulsed Power S