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Introduction to Airborne Radar

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Stimson's second edition is a slight improvement over his first. "Slight" because improving near perfection remains a difficult task. Nowhere else is such clarity apparent in the complex field of radars. Thanks to Stimson this subject could be understood by my grandmother. If only Stimson would carry edition three to the next echelon, extending depth and detail to levels required to actually build and make a working, modern radar. Like applying his talent to the intricacies of adaptive processing, a completion of SAR computational demands and processes (vs. stopping at the digital filter FFT), nuances of ever more important phase noise, test, measurement and producibility of radar systems that shouldn't cost a million dollars per copy, but a fraction of this with proper processes and synergistic integration vs. the "Mister Potato Head" approach of slapping together the latest-greatest-of-every-subsystem-technology still practiced by engineers in just about everything. Unfortunately this may be our last version from Stimson as he's no longer a young man and such efforts are monumental. Even so, he's made himself a national asset creating this magnificent edition, probably lasting longer than any of us in the field today.

Mr. Stimson's book, "Introduction to Airborne Radar (2nd Edition)," has been one of my most treasured purchases from my graduate school education. I expected a book filled with equations and bad graphs and tables - I was wonderfully surprised by the high quality graphics, easy to follow mathematical treatment, and historical views into past and present radar systems.

I recommend this text to anyone interested in radar - engineering students to laypersons wanting to know more. This book has special meaning to CSPs (Certified Space Professionals) that is not quite apparent - since radar is used heavily to track space vehicles, and space-based radar is a capability the U.S. military wants, it is common-sense that CSPs should know a bit more about radar than "It's very cool and works really well..."

The basics of radar covered is great, along with the different characteristcs (PRF, frequencies, etc.). Some areas may not seem applicable (two airborne targets moving towards each other) until the reader extends their imagination to the High Ground (a RV trying to be hit by a moving 'kill-vehicle'). More techincal radar textbooks exist, but Mr. Stimson's should have a place reserved on your shelf.

Great Book! Generations of Radar Teachers at the Technical School of the German Airforce have been using this book as a source for information. The author is capable of explaining complex issues with simple words and a few little slides. So his book helps us to prepare Radar lessons for our pupils: radar technicians (air defense radar). We are happy that this book is available for everybody, finally!

This book is a great reference for any radar related questions. I felt it was organized fairly well and especially geared for novices in the field like me. The illustrations aided me in understanding some of the tougher concepts and I especially enjoyed the historical sidebar descriptions that spanned the history of radar-equipped airplanes. For the next edition, I hope the authors expand their appendices to include more expansive summary set of equations and concepts as even a quicker reference.

This is an essential reference for radar engineers. It is very compete in covering many concepts (with good figures and clear language). Even radar experts will find some sections very useful. I pull it down with some regularity to fill in gaps in my experience.

The book has 43 chapters in 10 parts: Overview, Essential Background Information, Radar Fundamentals, Pulse Doppler Radar, The Problem of Ground Clutter, Air-to-Air Operation, High Resolution Ground Mapping, Radar in Electronic Warfare, Advanced Concepts, Representative Radar Systems.

Its a good introductory book. The illustrations are helpful. Its a good place to start for someone who does not have experience in signal processing or communications.

This is a very good book. It is interesting to read although you are not an engineer in electrical or eletronics. Very informative. Recommended for all students who interested to study avionics.

This book simply explains how airborne radar works. Even though, it is titled as introduction to airborne radar the book covers fundamentals of the radar theory therefore it can be used to develop an understanding in almost all radar applications.

Another point of this book is the print quality. There are many colorful graphs and figures which makes the reader to visualize the radar problems. Therefore reader can learn faster and easier. Additionally the fonts are big and clear enough to read without hurting the eyes. The book contains very beautiful airplane and helicopter pictures. Reader can read it without getting bored.

I think it is suitable for bachelor 4th year or master 1st year electrical engineer students or equivalent level readers.

I think this book is very good for fundamental. I recommend this book to start to learn the radar theory with 5-star.

If the reader wants to learn more detailed about radar theory, after completing this book he or she should study other advanced level radar book. If the reader has already had fundamental knowledge about radar and searching for advanced information, he should look for an advanced radar book. However, Introduction to airborne radar book can also be used to refresh advanced level readers' memory.

While the basic theory will probably continue to exist for years to come, the photo examples of aircraft and electronic circuitry within the textbook are clearly way out-dated. If author is no longer alive, I suggest someone attempt to update this textbook who enjoys the original author's writing style.

This text is a must for any RF engineer.