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Pieces of the Action

by Vannevar Bush ...

An inside account of one of the most innovative R&D ecosystems of the 20th century, from the man who was at the center of it all.Over a 60-year career in public affairs, Vannevar Bush—engineer, inventor, educator, and public face of government-funded science—sought to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in science and technology. In Pieces of the Action, a collection of memoir-essays, he reflects ... Read more

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An inside account of one of the most innovative R&D ecosystems of the 20th century, from the man who was at the center of it all.Over a 60-year career in public affairs, Vannevar Bush—engineer, inventor, educator, and public face of government-funded science—sought to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in science and technology. In Pieces of the Action, a collection of memoir-essays, he reflects
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The History of Air Intercept Radar & the British Nightfighter 1935–1959

by Ian White ...

This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.In the years after World War I, the United Kingdom was desperate to develop some form of protection from an enemy air strike. As early as 1923, the British Army had devised "sound mirrors" that could detect aircraft up to twelve miles away. This technical ... Read more

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This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.In the years after World War I, the United Kingdom was desperate to develop some form of protection from an enemy air strike. As early as 1923, the British Army had devised "sound mirrors" that could detect aircraft up to twelve miles away. This technical
... Read more
SAR Image Interpretation for Various Land Covers

A Practical Guide

by Elizabeth Simms ...

This full color book is a comprehensive visual reference for the interpretation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images with examples of how technological specifications may affect interpretation solutions. It contains a summary review of image acquisition parameters of consequence on the visual representation of objects, introduces traditional interpretation keys under different light and ... Read more

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This full color book is a comprehensive visual reference for the interpretation of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images with examples of how technological specifications may affect interpretation solutions. It contains a summary review of image acquisition parameters of consequence on the visual representation of objects, introduces traditional interpretation keys under different light and
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Text Book of SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

For BE/B.TECH/BCA/MCA/ M.TECH/Diploma/B.Sc/M.Sc/MA/ BA/Competitive Exams & Knowledge Seekers

by Na.VIKRAMAN ...

Series Book 14 - ECE
This book has been written for the Medical/Pharmacy/Nursing/ME/M.TECH/BE/B.Tech students of All University with latest syllabus for ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, Mechanical, Bio Medical, Bio Tech, BCA, MCA and All B.Sc Department Students.The basic aim of this book is to provide a basic knowledge in Satellite Communication.Satellite Communication Syllabus students of degree, diploma & AMIE courses and a ... Read more

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This book has been written for the Medical/Pharmacy/Nursing/ME/M.TECH/BE/B.Tech students of All University with latest syllabus for ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, Mechanical, Bio Medical, Bio Tech, BCA, MCA and All B.Sc Department Students.The basic aim of this book is to provide a basic knowledge in Satellite Communication.Satellite Communication Syllabus students of degree, diploma & AMIE courses and a
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History of Radar

How We Learned to See Without Eyes

by Kenny Hart ...

THE ENEMY IS INVISIBLE — AND YOU’VE BEEN BLIND.You’re surrounded by threats you can’t see. Storms that form out of nothing. Aircraft that vanish from screens. Dangers moving through darkness, cloud, fog, and silence. For most of human history, we were powerless—trapped by the limits of our own eyes.Then, in 1939, everything changed.This is the gripping, pulse-pounding story of how scientists ... Read more

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THE ENEMY IS INVISIBLE — AND YOU’VE BEEN BLIND.You’re surrounded by threats you can’t see. Storms that form out of nothing. Aircraft that vanish from screens. Dangers moving through darkness, cloud, fog, and silence. For most of human history, we were powerless—trapped by the limits of our own eyes.Then, in 1939, everything changed.This is the gripping, pulse-pounding story of how scientists
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Foundations of Antenna Radiation Theory

Eigenmode Analysis

by Wen Geyi ...

Series series IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory
Foundations of Antenna Radiation TheoryUnderstand the theory and function of wireless antennas with this comprehensive guideAs wireless technology continues to develop, understanding of antenna properties and performance will only become more critical. Since antennas can be understood as junctions of waveguides, eigenmode analysis—the foundation of waveguide theory, concerned with the unexcited ... Read more

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Foundations of Antenna Radiation TheoryUnderstand the theory and function of wireless antennas with this comprehensive guideAs wireless technology continues to develop, understanding of antenna properties and performance will only become more critical. Since antennas can be understood as junctions of waveguides, eigenmode analysis—the foundation of waveguide theory, concerned with the unexcited
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Air and Spaceborne Radar Systems

An Introduction

by Philippe Lacomme, Jean-Claude Marchais, Jean-Philippe Hardange, Eric Normant ...

A practical tool on radar systems that will be of major help to technicians, student engineers and engineers working in industry and in radar research and development. The many users of radar as well as systems engineers and designers will also find it highly useful. Also of interest to pilots and flight engineers and military command personnel and military contractors. ""This introduction to the ... Read more

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A practical tool on radar systems that will be of major help to technicians, student engineers and engineers working in industry and in radar research and development. The many users of radar as well as systems engineers and designers will also find it highly useful. Also of interest to pilots and flight engineers and military command personnel and military contractors. ""This introduction to the
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Multi-Antenna Synthetic Aperture Radar

by Wen-Qin Wang ...

Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is a well-known remote sensing technique, but conventional single-antenna SAR is inherently limited by the minimum antenna area constraint. Although there are still technical issues to overcome, multi-antenna SAR offers many benefits, from improved system gain to increased degrees-of-freedom and system flexibility. Multi-Antenna Synthetic Aperture Radar explores the ... Read more

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Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is a well-known remote sensing technique, but conventional single-antenna SAR is inherently limited by the minimum antenna area constraint. Although there are still technical issues to overcome, multi-antenna SAR offers many benefits, from improved system gain to increased degrees-of-freedom and system flexibility. Multi-Antenna Synthetic Aperture Radar explores the
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Signal Processing for Joint Radar Communications

Edited by Kumar Vijay Mishra, M. R. Bhavani Shankar, Bjorn Ottersten, A. Lee Swindlehurst ...

Series series IEEE Press
A one-stop, comprehensive source for the latest research in joint radar-communicationsIn Signal Processing for Joint Radar-Communications, a trio of eminent electrical engineers delivers a practical and informative contribution to the diffusion of newly developed joint radar-communications (JRC) tools into the radar and communications communities and to illustrate recent successes in applying ... Read more

$119.00 USD

A one-stop, comprehensive source for the latest research in joint radar-communicationsIn Signal Processing for Joint Radar-Communications, a trio of eminent electrical engineers delivers a practical and informative contribution to the diffusion of newly developed joint radar-communications (JRC) tools into the radar and communications communities and to illustrate recent successes in applying
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Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations

Edited by C.H. Chen ...

Series series Signal and Image Processing of Earth Observations
Future remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) as it becomes more integrated into the system design with increased high resolution sensor developments and the rising earth observation data generated each year. Written by leading experts in the field Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the theory and ... Read more

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Future remote sensing systems will make extensive use of Compressive Sensing (CS) as it becomes more integrated into the system design with increased high resolution sensor developments and the rising earth observation data generated each year. Written by leading experts in the field Compressive Sensing of Earth Observations provides a comprehensive and balanced coverage of the theory and
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Small and Short-Range Radar Systems

by Gregory L. Charvat ...

Series series Modern and Practical Approaches to Electrical Engineering
Radar Expert, Esteemed Author Gregory L. Charvat on CNN and CBSAuthor Gregory L. Charvat appeared on CNN on March 17, 2014 to discuss whether Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 might have literally flown below the radar. He appeared again on CNN on March 20, 2014 to explain the basics of radar, and he explored the hope and limitations of the technology i ... Read more

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Radar Expert, Esteemed Author Gregory L. Charvat on CNN and CBSAuthor Gregory L. Charvat appeared on CNN on March 17, 2014 to discuss whether Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 might have literally flown below the radar. He appeared again on CNN on March 20, 2014 to explain the basics of radar, and he explored the hope and limitations of the technology i
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Ground Penetrating Radar

From Theoretical Endeavors to Computational Electromagnetics, Signal Processing, Antenna Design and Field Applications

Edited by Mohammed Serhir, Dominique Lesselier ...

This book offers an overview of modern advances in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for the reader hoping to understand comprehensive electromagnetic culture, combining instrumental development of radar, signal processing, imaging, and calibration/correction of measured data.GPR has a multi-disciplinary character that can bring together a diverse and broad community. Of concern are the design and ... Read more

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This book offers an overview of modern advances in Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for the reader hoping to understand comprehensive electromagnetic culture, combining instrumental development of radar, signal processing, imaging, and calibration/correction of measured data.GPR has a multi-disciplinary character that can bring together a diverse and broad community. Of concern are the design and
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Imaging from Spaceborne and Airborne SARs, Calibration, and Applications

by Masanobu Shimada ...

Series series SAR Remote Sensing
Sixty years after its birth, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) evolved as a key player of earth observation, and it is continually upgraded by enhanced hardware functionality and improved overall performance in response to user requirements. The basic information gained by SAR includes the backscattering coefficient of targets, their phases (the truncated distance between SAR and its targets), and ... Read more

$68.99 USD

Sixty years after its birth, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) evolved as a key player of earth observation, and it is continually upgraded by enhanced hardware functionality and improved overall performance in response to user requirements. The basic information gained by SAR includes the backscattering coefficient of targets, their phases (the truncated distance between SAR and its targets), and
... Read more
Radar High-Speed Target Detection via Coherent Integration Transform

by Xiaolong Li, Guolong Cui, Lingjiang Kong, Zhi Sun ...

Radar High-Speed Target Detection via Coherent Integration Transform offers a systematic presentation of high-speed radar target detection methods using coherent integration transforms including the signal model, derivations of coherent integration transforms, and definitions of related key concepts.The authors present mathematical models and design principles necessary to analyze the behavior of ... Read more

$166.99 USD

Radar High-Speed Target Detection via Coherent Integration Transform offers a systematic presentation of high-speed radar target detection methods using coherent integration transforms including the signal model, derivations of coherent integration transforms, and definitions of related key concepts.The authors present mathematical models and design principles necessary to analyze the behavior of
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Imaging Radar Polarimetric Rotation Domain Interpretation

Theory and Applications

by Si-Wei Chen ...

Series series SAR Remote Sensing
Polarimetric rotation domain interpretation is an innovation in radar image processing and understanding. Orientation rotation is a basic operator well known in the classic polarimetry theory, and significant advancement has been made in recent years. This book presents new and advanced concepts, theories, and methodologies in radar polarimetry and bridges the gaps between target scattering ... Read more

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Polarimetric rotation domain interpretation is an innovation in radar image processing and understanding. Orientation rotation is a basic operator well known in the classic polarimetry theory, and significant advancement has been made in recent years. This book presents new and advanced concepts, theories, and methodologies in radar polarimetry and bridges the gaps between target scattering
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Introduction to Radar Analysis

by Bassem R. Mahafza ...

Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
Introduction to Radar Analysis, Second Edition is a major revision of the popular textbook. It is written within the context of communication theory as well as the theory of signals and noise. By emphasizing principles and fundamentals, the textbook serves as a vital source for students and engineers.Part I bridges the gap between communication, signal analysis, and radar. Topics include ... Read more

$69.99 USD

Introduction to Radar Analysis, Second Edition is a major revision of the popular textbook. It is written within the context of communication theory as well as the theory of signals and noise. By emphasizing principles and fundamentals, the textbook serves as a vital source for students and engineers.Part I bridges the gap between communication, signal analysis, and radar. Topics include
... Read more
Radar Scattering and Imaging of Rough Surfaces

Modeling and Applications with MATLAB®

by Kun-Shan Chen ...

Series series SAR Remote Sensing
Radar scattering and imaging of rough surfaces is an active interdisciplinary area of research with many practical applications in fields such as mineral and resource exploration, ocean and physical oceanography, military and national defense, planetary exploration, city planning and land use, environmental science, and many more. By focusing on the most advanced analytical and numerical modeling ... Read more

$61.99 USD

Radar scattering and imaging of rough surfaces is an active interdisciplinary area of research with many practical applications in fields such as mineral and resource exploration, ocean and physical oceanography, military and national defense, planetary exploration, city planning and land use, environmental science, and many more. By focusing on the most advanced analytical and numerical modeling
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Detection and Estimation for Communication and Radar Systems

by Kung Yao, Flavio Lorenzelli, Chiao-En Chen ...

Covering the fundamentals of detection and estimation theory, this systematic guide describes statistical tools that can be used to analyze, design, implement and optimize real-world systems. Detailed derivations of the various statistical methods are provided, ensuring a deeper understanding of the basics. Packed with practical insights, it uses extensive examples from communication, ... Read more

$89.39 USD

Covering the fundamentals of detection and estimation theory, this systematic guide describes statistical tools that can be used to analyze, design, implement and optimize real-world systems. Detailed derivations of the various statistical methods are provided, ensuring a deeper understanding of the basics. Packed with practical insights, it uses extensive examples from communication,
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Cartographie Radar

by Laurent Polidori ...

First published in 2004. Ce livre fait le point sur les applications du radar, tant aeroporte que spatial, en cartographie. La cartographie topographique est le sujet principal de l'ouvrage qui se concentre en particulier sur la modelisation numerique de terrain par radargrammetrie, radarclinometrie et interferometrie. Les principales applications thematiques de l'imagerie radar sont egalement ... Read more

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First published in 2004. Ce livre fait le point sur les applications du radar, tant aeroporte que spatial, en cartographie. La cartographie topographique est le sujet principal de l'ouvrage qui se concentre en particulier sur la modelisation numerique de terrain par radargrammetrie, radarclinometrie et interferometrie. Les principales applications thematiques de l'imagerie radar sont egalement
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Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar

Principles and Applications

by V. N. Bringi, V. Chandrasekar ...

This 2001 book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Doppler and polarimetric radar, focusing in particular on their use in the analysis of weather systems. The design features and operation of practical radar systems are highlighted throughout the book in order to illustrate important theoretical foundations. The authors begin by discussing background topics such as ... Read more

$54.99 USD

This 2001 book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Doppler and polarimetric radar, focusing in particular on their use in the analysis of weather systems. The design features and operation of practical radar systems are highlighted throughout the book in order to illustrate important theoretical foundations. The authors begin by discussing background topics such as
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Kalman Filtering Techniques for Radar Tracking

by K.V. Ramachandra ...

A review of effective radar tracking filter methods and their associated digital filtering algorithms. It examines newly developed systems for eliminating the real-time execution of complete recursive Kalman filtering matrix equations that reduce tracking and update time. It also focuses on the role of tracking filters in operations of radar data processors for satellites, missiles, aircraft, ... Read more

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A review of effective radar tracking filter methods and their associated digital filtering algorithms. It examines newly developed systems for eliminating the real-time execution of complete recursive Kalman filtering matrix equations that reduce tracking and update time. It also focuses on the role of tracking filters in operations of radar data processors for satellites, missiles, aircraft,
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Marine Electronic Navigation

by Stephen F. Appleyard ...

A classic reference text for both nautical students and for all who have a professional involvement with marine electronic navigation systems, this second edition has been substantially enlarged to include all of the electronic systems now encountered by navigation / communication personnel. ... Read more

$61.99 USD

A classic reference text for both nautical students and for all who have a professional involvement with marine electronic navigation systems, this second edition has been substantially enlarged to include all of the electronic systems now encountered by navigation / communication personnel.
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Radar for Indoor Monitoring

Detection, Classification, and Assessment

Edited by Moeness Amin ...

This book aims to capture recent advances and breakthroughs in in-home radar monitoring of human motions and activities. It addresses three key attributes of radar for in-door human monitoring, namely: motion classification including fall, detection of vital signs, and categorization of human gait for risk assessment and progression of physical impairments and disabilities. It explores recent ... Read more

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This book aims to capture recent advances and breakthroughs in in-home radar monitoring of human motions and activities. It addresses three key attributes of radar for in-door human monitoring, namely: motion classification including fall, detection of vital signs, and categorization of human gait for risk assessment and progression of physical impairments and disabilities. It explores recent
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Essential Boat Radar

by Bill Johnson ...

Bill Johnson clearly explains what radar is, outlining what it does and doesn't do. He describes how to make simple adjustments to get a decent picture, and explores how to use the basic radar. This is followed by greater information on the various confusions and anomalies that the picture can present, progressing to the more complex functionality of a modern digital (raster) set. Finally you ... Read more

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Bill Johnson clearly explains what radar is, outlining what it does and doesn't do. He describes how to make simple adjustments to get a decent picture, and explores how to use the basic radar. This is followed by greater information on the various confusions and anomalies that the picture can present, progressing to the more complex functionality of a modern digital (raster) set. Finally you
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