Special Topics: Radar in Industry

EE495 Summer 2019

Description

Professor

Dr. Brendan Morris,
Office: SEB 3216

Instructors

Robyn Meinhard Robyn.Meinhard@jt4llc.com
Justin Glaesemann Justin.Glaesemann@jt4llc.com
Ricky Ryan Richard.Ryan@jt4llc.com

Lecture

Lecture: MoWe 13:00-14:55, WHI 105
Final: We Aug 14, 13:00-14:55

Material

Textbook: Stimson's Introduction to Airborne Radar, G.W. Stimson, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 9781613530221
Recommended:
Introduction to Radar Systems, M. Skolnik, 3rd Edition, ISBN: 9780070445338
Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing, MA Richards, Second Edition, ISBN: 9780071798327
Principles of Modern Radar: Basic Principles, Richards, Sheer, and Holm, 1st Edition, ISBN: 9781891121524

Catalog Description:
Covers experimental and other topics which maybe of current interest. Fundamentals of radar including industry applications such as airborne radar.
Prerequisites: Junior standing

Course Syllabus: [pdf]

Grading

ComponentPercentageDate
Final: 30% 8/14 13:00
Homework: 40% Weekly
Computer Project: 30% 8/14

Homework is designed to check on the main topics and concepts covered per chapter. Homework will be completed online through the Webcampus system. Homework should be completed in chapter sequence.

Gradebook

The gradebook is available through UNLV Webcampus [link].
The gradebook should be used to keep track of your progress and ensure all scores are properly recorded.

Announcements

DateNote
08/05/19 Part 2 of the Project is now posted [pdf]
07/30/19 Part 1 of the Project is now posted [pdf]
07/17/19 Note: Homework assignments will have a deadline one week from when posted online. The older chapters before Webcampus was online will be open until the end of the course but it is highly recommended you complete them sooner

Project overview and instructions posted [pdf]
07/16/19 Note: Homework assignments will have a deadline one week from when posted online. The older chapters before Webcampus was online will be open until the end of the course but it is highly recommended you complete them sooner

Part V: Clutter emphasis has been reduced. You should read the chapters but will only be responsible for Chapter 23.
07/01/19 Course website and Webcampus active.

Schedule (Tentative)

WeekDateLecture TopicReadingAssignment
1 06/10 Mo Part I: Airborne Radar Overview [ch1] [ch2] [ch3] Stimson Ch 1-6
06/12 We Part II: Essential Groundwork [ch4] [ch5] [ch6]
2 06/17 Mo Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch7] [ch8] Stimson Ch 7-8,11-12 Ch 1-6
06/19 We Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch11] [ch12]
3 06/24 Mo Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch13] [ch14] Stimson Ch 13-16 Ch 7-8, 11-12
06/26 We Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch15] [ch16]
4 07/01 Mo Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch9] [ch10] Stimson Ch 9-10, 17 Ch 13-16
07/03 We Part III: Radar Fundamentals [ch17]
5 07/08 Mo Part IV: Pulse Doppler Radar [ch18] [ch19] [ch20] Stimson Ch 18-22 Ch 9-10, 17
07/10 We Part IV: Pulse Doppler Radar [ch21] [ch22]
6 07/15 Mo Part V: Clutter + Project Introduction [ch23] [ch24] [ch25] [ch26] Stimson Ch 23-26 Ch 18-22
Project description [pdf]
07/17 We Part VI: Air-to-Air Operation [ch27] [ch28] [ch29]
7 07/22 Mo Part VI: Air-to-Air Operation [ch30] [ch31] Stimson Ch 27-31, 36 Ch 23, 27-29
07/24 We Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch36]
8 07/29 Mo Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch37] Stimson Ch 37-38 Ch 36-37
Project: Part 1 [pdf]
07/31 We Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch38]
9 08/05 Mo Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch39] Stimson Ch 39-40 Ch 38-39
Project: Part 2 [pdf]
08/07 We Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch40]
10 08/12 Mo Part VIII: Electronic Warfare [ch41] Stimson Ch 41 Ch 40-41
08/14 We Final