Introduction to Electronic Warfare Modeling and Simulation (Artech House Radar Library) [Hardcover]

David L. Adamy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2002 | Series: Artech House Radar Library

This unique, new book covers the whole field of electronic warfare modeling and simulation at a systems level, including chapters that describe basic electronic warfare (EW) concepts. Written by a well-known expert in the field with more than 24 years of experience, the book explores EW applications and techniques and the radio frequency spectrum, with primary emphasis on HF (high frequency) to microwave.

A detailed resource for entry-level engineering personnel in EW, military personnel with no radio or communications engineering background, technicians and software professionals, the work helps you understand the basic concepts required for modeling and simulation, as well as fidelity and other practical aspects of simulation design and application. You get clear explanations of important mathematical concepts, such as decibel notation and spherical trigonometry.

This informative reference explains how to facilitate the generation of realistic computer models of EW equipment. Moreover, it describes specific types of EW equipment, how they work and how each is mathematically modeled. The book concludes with a description of the various types of models and simulations and the ways they are applied to training and equipment testing tasks.

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David L. Adamy is president of Adamy Engineering and previously worked as a systems engineer and program manager on EW and reconnaissance programs delivering systems from "DC to light" on platforms from submarines to space, and many associated modeling and simulation efforts. He is also the author of EW 101: A First Course in Electronic Warfare and Preparing and Delivering Effective Technical Presentations, Second Edition (Artech House 2001, 2000), as well as several other books. Mr. Adamy received his M.S.EE. in Communication Theory from the University of Santa Clara, and his B.S.EE. from Arizona State University. --.

David L. Adamy is president of Adamy Engineering and previously worked as a systems engineer and program manager on EW and reconnaissance programs delivering systems from "DC to light" on platforms from submarines to space, and many associated modeling and simulation efforts. He is also the author of EW 101: A First Course in Electronic Warfare and Preparing and Delivering Effective Technical Presentations, Second Edition (Artech House 2001, 2000), as well as several other books. Mr. Adamy received his M.S.EE. in Communication Theory from the University of Santa Clara, and his B.S.EE. from Arizona State University. --.

David L. Adamy is president of Adamy Engineering and previously worked as a systems engineer and program manager on EW and reconnaissance programs delivering systems from "DC to light" on platforms from submarines to space, and many associated modeling and simulation efforts. He is also the author of EW 101: A First Course in Electronic Warfare and Preparing and Delivering Effective Technical Presentations, Second Edition (Artech House 2001, 2000), as well as several other books. Mr. Adamy received his M.S.EE. in Communication Theory from the University of Santa Clara, and his B.S.EE. from Arizona State University. --.

About the Author

David L. Adamy is president of Adamy Engineering and previously worked as a systems engineer and program manager on EW and reconnaissance programs delivering systems from "DC to light" on platforms from submarines to space, and many associated modeling and simulation efforts. He is also the author of EW 101: A First Course in Electronic Warfare and Preparing and Delivering Effective Technical Presentations, Second Edition (Artech House 2001, 2000), as well as several other books. Mr. Adamy received his M.S.EE. in Communication Theory from the University of Santa Clara, and his B.S.EE. from Arizona State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Artech Print on Demand (December 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580534953
• ISBN-13: 978-1580534956
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,580,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very basic introduction to complex subjects, September 6, 2011

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G. Chastain "Engineer In Air and Missile Defense" (Huntsville, Al United States) - See all my reviews
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I struggled on the rating that I would give to this text. For those needing the absolute most basic knowledge of this material, especially those with little mathematics or engineering background, this is an excellent text that is a very accessible introduction. Ultimately, I decided to rate it based on the needs of more experienced engineers who may be venturing into the world of Electronic Warfare (EW), the creation of models for such systems, and the application of those in simulations and test environments. From that perspective, I give it a lower rating.

This text attempts to tackle a number of complex topics, each deserving their own volume, in very few pages. It has a little bit of material, in the form of a high-level overview, covering EW systems and applications including countermeasures and counter-countermeasures. It also has a brief review chapter on applicable mathematics, a single chapter on radio propagation, and a chapter on the characteristics of some EW equipment. Ultimately, there are less than 75 pages in the last part of the text on the actual topic of creating models and simulations for friendly and threat EW systems for engagement simulations and for component/system test purposes. I would recommend this text to the true novice to EW systems. Especially those who have never obtained any prior knowledge of such systems or what must be considered when developing models for EW systems for use in combat/engagement simulations or test purposes. It is very easy to read but the text is simply too short to cover subjects that each require their own volume.

For a better introduction to most EW systems, I would refer the reader to Neri's Introduction to Electronic Defense Systems, Second Edition (Artech House Radar Library). Neri's text is a very comprehensive introduction to many types of EW systems (used in surface-to-air, air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-surface including anti-ship, but not submarine warfare), though Neri's text doesn't address modeling and simulation. However, it is a better introduction to EW for the experienced engineer, or for others needing a through understanding of a wide variety of sensors, weapons, countermeasures and counter-countermeasures.

Adamy has a talent for writing and being able to explain technical concepts in a very accessible manner. However, I would like to see those last 72 or so pages expanded into a healthy-sized volume on just the aspects of defining requirements for models and simulations, modeling and simulation software and hardware architecture, as well as designing, implementing, and applying the models and simulations.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very accessible, June 4, 2008

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I haven't finished it yet, but this book provides good EW background and you don't need to have a strong EE or physics background to comprehend what is presented.