Course Title
Introduction to Radar Signal Processing
Coordinator
Dr Joe Fabrizio
Dates
29 - 30 November, 2001
Course Outline
The course provides an introductory description of the fundamental
signal processing techniques used in modern radar systems. It introduces
the rudimentary building blocks of a generic radar system, standard
modes of radar operation as well as the effect of the environment
on radio wave propagation as these factors have a primary influence
on the characteristics of the received signals and the design of
the signal processing system.
Signal processing techniques are developed on the basis of models
formulated for the various signal components received by a radar
system. The formulated models capture the key characteristics of
received signals scattered from point sources, which may include
targets like aircraft or ships, extended objects such as the surface
of the earth as well as interference-plus-noise from man made and
natural sources.
The essential aspects of range forming, Doppler processing and
beamforming are then examined to answer how a radar system detects
objects of interest from their reflected radio wave echoes and how
information bearing parameters such as target range, azimuth and
closing speed are extracted in the presence of competing signals.
The significant performance tradeoffs in each signal processing
stage are also discussed to specify some appropriate operating regimes
for practical radar systems.
The workings of adaptive (data-dependent) algorithms which tailor
the signal processing to "best suit" the changing environmental
conditions are explained. Optimum processors which yield the best
signal-to-noise ratio at the radar output are derived and effective
strategies for their adaptive implementation in practice are given.
Who should attend
The course is a general introduction to radar signal processing
and provides some background on the basic operational aspects of
radar. It is intended for those who are entering the radar field,
engineers, scientists, technicians and others, of military or civil
employment. Managers who need a sound understanding of the basics
will also find the course extremely valuable. Although theoretical
components are kept as simple as possible, a basic knowledge of
Fourier Transforms, matrix theory and statistics would be helpful
but is not assumed.
About the Presenter
The course is to be presented by Dr Joe Fabrizio. Dr Fabrizio received
his electrical and electronic B.E. degree from the University of
Adelaide in 1992 and has worked in the field of radar signal processing
since 1993, when he joined the High Frequency Radar Division at
the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO).
Between 1996-2000, Dr Fabrizio undertook and completed his PhD
studies in the field of signal modelling and adaptive signal processing
for over-the-horizon radar as a member of CSSIP with affiliation
to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Adelaide
University.
He has since been working with the radar signal processing group
in the Surveillance Systems Division (DSTO) as a Research Scientist
and is currently involved with the application of modern and novel
signal processing techniques to over-the-horizon radar data.
Teaching Method
There will be a series of 12 short lectures supplemented by a set
of course notes provided to participants. Illustrative examples
of signal processing with real radar data and some short problem
solving exercises will also be included.
Registration fee and Enquiries
Note: All fees are inclusive of 10% GST
Full Fee
$900
Discounted $600
Register Interest : education@cssip.edu.au
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