Introduction to Airborne Radar, Second Edition (Aerospace & Radar Systems) (Hardcover)

by George W. Stimson (Author) "Tapping the sidewalk repeatedly with his cane, a blind man makes his way along a busy street, keeping a fixed distance from the wall of..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Having a background in both combat aviation and physics, I can say without a doubt that there is no other text that allows students with such diverse backgrounds to understand the principles behind the tactical use of radar as quickly and thoroughly as does Introduction to Airborne Radar. The book's conceptual approach is it's unique quality."
- Ed Tomme, Military Pilot Training Instructor<br /><br />"Mr. Stimson has retained his high technical standards, clear expository style, and superb artwork while bringing the text into the 21st century. This second edition is a "must have" book for both engineer and technician alike."
- Richard Strecker, Radar Instructor, Raytheon TI Electronic Systems<br /><br />"[This is] a 'powerful' book. It addresses many different aspects of radar, and it seems as complete as a book can be on airborne radar. If I hadn't seen the first edition, I wouldn't have believed that anyone could produce such a book."
- Dr. Merrill Skolnik, Author, The Radar Handbook (McGraw-Hill), Naval Research Lab<br /><br />"The author has a very readable style. He is able to describe technically complex subjects in a clear and understandable way. This technique is aided immensely by the outstanding graphics...There is no book like this on the market.
- Russell Lefevere, Vice President, Technology Service Corp. --Publisher

I've been teaching test pilots and test engineers for 20 years and I haven't found any book that could possibly replace Stimson's as a foundation for understanding radar technology.
- Bob McShea, Director of Systems, National Test Pilot School

The stated goal of the book is 'to fulfill the needs of all who wish to learn about radar, regardless of their backgrounds.' That is hugely ambitious, particularly given the wide spectrum of the subject and of the readers, but I cannot think of another book that comes as close as this one.
Prof. Hugh Griffiths - THALES/Royal Academy of Engineering Chair of RF Sensors, University College London

Few books receive the title of 'bible'; of their discipline, and Stimson's book on radar is just that. Whether new to radar or EW, or an old sage needing a quick review, Stimson is the must have volume for your library.
- Dr. Patrick J. Ford Dean, School of Science & Technology - American Military University

This is one of those rare books that stands of truly great value to all possible readers: novice to expert. While the illustrations, with their singular clarity, are easily understood by the radar beginner, there is enough depth on specific topics to satisfy the needs of radar experts.
- Dr. Randy J. Jost - Space Dynamics Laboratory, Utah State University --Publisher

Review
"Having a background in both combat aviation and physics, I can say without a doubt that there is no other text that allows students with such diverse backgrounds to understand the principles behind the tactical use of radar as quickly and thoroughly as does Introduction to Airborne Radar. The book's conceptual approach is it's unique quality."
- Ed Tomme, Military Pilot Training Instructor

"Mr. Stimson has retained his high technical standards, clear expository style, and superb artwork while bringing the text into the 21st century. This second edition is a "must have" book for both engineer and technician alike."
- Richard Strecker, Radar Instructor, Raytheon TI Electronic Systems

"[This is] a 'powerful' book. It addresses many different aspects of radar, and it seems as complete as a book can be on airborne radar. If I hadn't seen the first edition, I wouldn't have believed that anyone could produce such a book."
- Dr. Merrill Skolnik, Author, The Radar Handbook (McGraw-Hill), Naval Research Lab

"The author has a very readable style. He is able to describe technically complex subjects in a clear and understandable way. This technique is aided immensely by the outstanding graphics...There is no book like this on the market.
- Russell Lefevere, Vice President, Technology Service Corp.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 584 pages
• Publisher: SciTech Publishing; 2 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891121014
• ISBN-13: 978-1891121012
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,738 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No other introduction needed, May 20, 2005

By	Brett Williams (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A radar book for EVERYBODY!, February 26, 1999

By A Customer

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!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a radar expert, but with this book I COULD BE!!!, March 25, 2006

By	J. Page "tdrss" (Southwest USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.