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9781580534956

Introduction to Electronic Warfare Modeling and Simulation

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    9781580534956

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    1580534953

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-12-01
  • Publisher: Artech House on Demand
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Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction
1(10)
Simulation
1(2)
Simulation in the EW Field
2(1)
Modeling
2(1)
EW Simulation Approaches
3(3)
Modeling
3(1)
Simulation
4(1)
Emulation
5(1)
Simulation for Training
6(1)
Simulation for T&E
6(1)
Electronic Point of View
6(1)
Fidelity in EW Simulation
7(1)
The Tactical Big Picture
8(2)
Simulation Versus Life Cycle
10(1)
Overview of EW
11(50)
Radar
12(14)
Basic Radar Function
12(2)
Radar Modulations
14(4)
Radar Cross Section
18(2)
Radar Performance
20(1)
Types of Radars
21(1)
Missile Guidance Techniques
22(4)
References for Further Study
26(1)
Communication
26(9)
Tactical Communications
27(1)
Data Links
28(1)
Communication Bands
28(4)
Communication Modulations
32(3)
Electronic Support
35(7)
Radar Warning Receivers
35(4)
Shipboard ESM Systems
39(1)
Battlefield Surveillance Systems
40(2)
Electronic Attack
42(14)
Jamming
43(1)
Communications Jamming
44(1)
Radar Jamming
45(1)
Standoff Jamming
46(1)
Self-protection Jamming
47(1)
Cover Jamming
48(1)
Deceptive Jamming
49(2)
Deceptive Communications Jamming
51(1)
Directed-Energy Weapons
52(1)
Antiradiation Missiles
52(1)
Infrared Countermeasures
53(2)
Chaff
55(1)
Decoys
56(3)
Electronic Protection
59(2)
Math for Simulation
61(22)
About dB
61(7)
Conversion to dB Form
63(1)
Absolute Values in dB Form
64(1)
dB Forms of Equations
65(1)
Quick Conversions to dB Values
66(2)
Spherical Trigonometry
68(11)
The Spherical Triangle
68(2)
Trigonometric Relationships in the Spherical Triangle
70(1)
The Right Spherical Triangle
70(2)
EW Applications of Spherical Trigonometry
72(7)
The Poisson Theorem
79(1)
Digitization
80(3)
Radio Propagation
83(22)
One-Way Link Equation
83(3)
Propagation Losses
86(4)
Spreading Loss
86(2)
Atmospheric Loss
88(1)
Rain Loss
89(1)
Receiver Sensitivity
90(3)
Effective Range
93(2)
Radar Range Equation
95(2)
Range Limitation from Modulation
97(2)
Radar Detection Range
99(1)
Jamming-to-Signal Ratio
99(6)
Communication Jamming
100(1)
Standoff Jamming of a Radar
101(2)
Self-protection Jamming
103(2)
Characterization of EW Equipment
105(34)
Antennas
105(12)
Antenna Pattern Definitions
106(1)
Polarization
107(2)
Types of Antennas
109(5)
Relationship Between Antenna Gain and Beam Width
114(2)
Determining Antenna Size
116(1)
Modeling of Antenna Performance
116(1)
Transmitters
117(2)
Receivers
119(7)
Types of Receivers
119(6)
Receiver Subsystems
125(1)
Processors
126(1)
Signal Identification
126(1)
Operator Interfaces
127(1)
Emitter Location
127(12)
Basic Emitter-Location Approaches
127(4)
Narrow-Beam Antenna
131(1)
RWR Amplitude Comparison
131(1)
Watson-Watt
132(1)
Doppler
133(1)
Interferometer
133(2)
Time Difference of Arrival
135(1)
Frequency Difference of Arrival
136(3)
Threat Modeling
139(22)
Modes of Operation
140(4)
Ground-Based Weapons
140(2)
Track-While-Scan Threats
142(1)
Antiship Missiles
142(1)
Air-to-Air Threats
143(1)
Modulations
144(3)
Pulsed Signals
144(1)
Continuous Signals
145(2)
Antenna Characteristics
147(11)
Communication Threat Antennas
147(1)
Radar Antennas
148(1)
Circular Scan
149(1)
Sector Scan
150(1)
Helical Scan
150(1)
Raster Scan
151(1)
Conical Scan
152(1)
Spiral Scan
153(1)
Palmer Scan
154(1)
Palmer Raster Scan
154(1)
Lobe Switching
155(1)
Lobe on Receive Only
156(1)
Phased Array
156(1)
Electronic-Elevation Scan with Mechanical-Azimuth Scan
157(1)
Signals Leaving Transmitter Site
158(1)
Signals Arriving at Receiving Site
158(3)
Engagement Modeling
161(22)
Gaming Area
161(1)
Players
162(4)
Location and Movement of Players
166(1)
Point of View
167(1)
Engagement Fidelity
168(1)
Electronic Interactions Between Players
169(1)
Running the Engagement
170(1)
Aircraft in Hostile Airspace
171(4)
Ship Attacked by Antiship Missile
175(8)
Simulation for Training
183(8)
Approaches to Training Simulation
184(3)
Simulation Versus Emulation
184(1)
Realistic Panels
185(2)
Depicted Controls and Displays
187(1)
Training Simulation Function
187(1)
Required Fidelity
188(3)
Display-Time Fidelity
188(1)
Control-Time Fidelity
189(1)
Perceived Location Fidelity
190(1)
Simulation for Test and Evaluation
191(2)
Emulation
193(20)
Emulation Generation
193(1)
Emulation Injection Points
194(3)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Injection Points
197(1)
Emulation of the Receiving System
197(9)
Receiving-Antenna Emulation
197(4)
Receiver Emulation
201(5)
Processor Emulation
206(1)
Multiple-Signal Emulation
206(7)
Parallel Generators
206(1)
Time-Shared Generators
206(4)
Approach Selection
210(3)
Glossary 213(4)
About the Author 217(2)
Index 219

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