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Communication and Radar Systems

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ISBN-10: 0595131808

ISBN-13: 9780595131808

Edition: N/A

Authors: Nicolaos S. Tzannes

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List price: $22.95
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/5/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 436
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English

Preface
Introduction
Prolegomena
The General Communication System
The General Radar System
Comparison of the Two Systems
Signal Analysis
Introduction
Some Fundamental Notions about Signals
Generalized Functions
Signal Vector Spaces: Expansions
General Expansions: The Orthogonality Criterion
Expansions on an Orthonormal Set of Signals
Fourier Series: Discrete Spectra
The Fourier Transform: Spectra
Properties of the Fourier Transform
Fourier Transforms of Power Signals: Filters
Duration, Bandwidth, and the Uncertainty Relation
Correlation (Ambiguity) Functions
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Amplitude Modulation: Communication Systems
Introduction
The Double-Sideband Suppressed Carrier System
The Single-Sideband Suppressed Carrier System
The Double-Sideband Large Carrier System
Frequency Multiplexing and the Superheterodyne Receiver
Other Amplitude Modulation Systems: Comparisons
Compatible Single-Sideband System
SSB with Carrier
Carrier Reinsertion Systems
Vestigial Sideband Systems
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Amplitude Modulation: Radar Systems
Introduction
Antenna Characteristics
A Word about Wave Propagation
Reflection
Refraction
Attenuation
The Radar Equation and Its Importance
The Pulse Radar System
The Continuous-Wave Radar System
The Pulse-Doppler Radar System
The Pulse Radar System with Moving Target Indication
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Angle Modulation: Communication Systems
Introduction
Preliminary Notions of FM and PM
Narrowband FM and PM
Wideband FM
FM Modulating and Demodulating Devices
Modulation
Demodulation
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Angle Modulation: Radar Systems
Introduction
Frequency-Modulated CW Radar
The Chirp Radar System
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Analog Pulse Modulation: Communication Systems
Introduction
Sampling Theorems
Practical Sampling Methods
Natural Sampling
Flat-Top Sampling
Pulse Amplitude Modulation Communication Systems
Pulse Duration Modulation Systems
Pulse Position Modulation Systems
Time-Division Multiplexing: Comparisons with FDM
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Pulse Code Modulation: Communication Systems
Introduction
Quantization
Coding
The PCM System
Variations on the PCM Theme
Delta Modulation
Differential PCM
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Mixed Modulation: Communication Systems
Introduction
The Amplitude-Shift Keying System
The Phase-Shift Keying System
The Frequency-Shift Keying System
The Differential Phase-Shift Keying System
Multilevel Mixed Systems
Spread-Spectrum Systems
Direct-Sequence Systems
Frequency-Hopping Systems
The Code-Division Multiple-Access System
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Mixed Modulation: Radar Systems
Introduction
Pulse Compression Radar (Code Modulation) or Radar Spread-Spectrum Systems
Phase-Coded PC Systems
Frequency-Coded PC Systems
Target-Tracking Radar Systems: General Remarks
Range-Tracking Radar
Angle Tracking: Conical-Scan Radar
Angle Tracking: Monopulse Radar
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Probability and Random Variables
Introduction
Basic Probability Theory
Single Experiment
Two or More Experiments
Conditional Models: Independence
Single Random Variables
Multiple Random Variables: Conditional Models
Transformation of Random Variables
Expected Values or Averages
Single R.V.
Functions of a Single R.V.
Two or More R.V.'s
Functions of Two or More R.V.'s
Conclusion for Section 11.6
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Stochastic Processes
Introduction
Stochastic Processes: Definitions and Complete Descriptions
Stochastic Processes: Partial Models
Wide-Sense Stationary Processes
Models of Two or More Processes
Ergodic Stationary Processes
Random Processes through Linear Systems
Some Typical Noise Models
White Noise
Low-Frequency Noise
Narrowband Noise
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Noise in Communication Systems
Introduction
Method of Analysis: The Signal-to-Noise Ratio
The DSB System
The SSB System
The AM System
The FM System
The PCM System
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Comparisons
Mixed Systems: The Probability of Error Criterion
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Noise in Radar Systems
Introduction
Detection in the Presence of Noise
The Radar Equation Again
Range Estimation of a Single Target
Velocity Estimation of a Single Target
Simultaneous Estimation of Range and Velocity for a Single Target
Target Resolution: Ambiguity Functions
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Electronic Warfare
Introduction
Electronic Reconnaissance
Introduction
A General ER System
Receivers
Estimation of Direction and Location
ECM and ECCM for Communication Systems
ECM and ECCM for Radar Systems
Introduction
Noise Jamming
Deception Jamming
ECCM in Radar Systems
Problems, Questions, and Extensions
Frequency Allocations
Gaussian P.D.F. Table
Bibliography
Index