Second Edition, 2005, 505 pages.
Publisher - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
This book is recommended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It is also a good reference book for engineers in industry who want an introduction to the physics and mathematics of radar cross section in order to better understand the interdisciplinary aspects of stealth technology.
There have been many new developments in the ten years since the first edition of Radar and Laser Cross Section Engineering was published. Stealth technology is now an important consideration in the design of all types of platforms. The second edition includes a more extensive introduction that covers the important aspects of stealth technology and the unique tradeoffs involved in stealth design. Prediction, reduction, and measurement of electromagnetic scattering from complex three-dimensional targets remains the primary emphasis of this text, developed by the author from courses taught at the Naval Postgraduate School. New topics on computational methods like the finite element method and the finite integration technique are covered, as well as new areas in the application of radar absorbing material and artificial metamaterials. MATLAB software, homework problems, and a solution manual (available to instructors) supplement the text. Written as an instructional text, this book is recommended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It is also a good reference book for engineers in the industry who want an introduction to the physics and mathematics of radar cross section in order to better understand the interdisciplinary aspects of stealth.
Prediction, reduction, and measurement of electromagnetic scattering from complex three-dimensional targets remains the primary emphasis of this text. The 2nd edition includes a more extensive introduction that covers the important aspects of stealth technology and the unique tradeoffs involved in stealth design. New topics on computational methods like the finite element method and the finite integration technique are covered, as well as new areas in the application of radar absorbing material and artificial metamaterials.
Table of Contents:
Radar Cross Section.
Introduction.
Radar Systems and the Radar Range Equation.
Polarization Definitions.
Multipath and Other Environmental Effects.
Radar Countermeasures.
General Characteristics of Radar Cross Sections.
Scattering Mechanisms.
Methods of Radar Cross Section Prediction.
Target Scattering MatricesReferences.
Basic Theorems, Concepts, and Methods.
Introduction.
Uniqueness Theorem.
Reciprocity Theorem.
Duality Theorem.
Radiation Integrals.
Superposition Theorem.
Theorem of Similitude.
Method of Images.
Equivalence Principles.
Physical Optics Approximation.
Huygen's Principle.
Arrays of Scatterers.
Impedance Boundary Conditions.
Discontinuity Boundary Conditions.
Surface WavesReferencesProblems.
Frequency-Domain Numerical Methods.
Introduction.
Electric Field Integral Equation.
Magnetic Field Integral Equation.
The Vector Wave Equation.
Method of Moments Technique.
Method of Moments for Surfaces.
Other Integral Equations.
Finite Element Method.
Time-Domain Numerical Methods.
Introduction.
Relationship Between Time and Frequency.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Equations in One Dimension.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method in Two Dimensions.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method in Three Dimensions.
Finite Integration Technique.
The Transmission Line Matrix Method.
Microwave Optics.
Introduction.
Geometrical Optics.
Geometrical Theory of Diffraction.
Diffraction Coefficients.
Geometrical Theory of Diffraction Equivalent Currents.
Physical Theory of Diffraction.
Incremental Length Diffraction Coefficients.
Summary.
Complex Targets.
Introduction.
Geometrical Components Method.
Antenna Scattering Characteristics.
Basic Equation of Antenna Scattering.
Conjugate-Matched Antennas.
Rigorous Solutions for Antenna Radar Cross Section.
Scattering from Antenna Feeds.
Feed Scattering Characteristics.
Rigorous Calculation of Feed Radar Cross Section.
Frequency Selective Surfaces.
Cavities and Ducts.
Error and Imperfections.
Random Errors.
Periodic Errors.
Miscellaneous Discontinuities.
Radar Cross Section Reduction.
Introduction.
Target Shaping.
Materials Selection.
RCS Reduction Techniques Employing Materials.
Composite and Artificial Materials.
Passive Cancellation.
Active Cancellation.
Treatments for Traveling Waves.
Antenna Radar Cross Section Reduction.
Cavity Cross Section Reduction.
Summary: Radar Cross Section Design Guidelines.
Inverse Scattering and Radar Cross Section Synthesis.
Measurement of Radar Cross Section.
Introduction.
Chamber Configurations.
Sources of Measurement Error.
Resolved Radar Cross Section and Target Imaging.
Diagnostic Techniques for Maintenance.
Laser Cross Section.
Introduction.
Scattering and Propagation of Light.
Definition of Quantities.
Laser Radar Equation.
Definition of Laser Cross Section.
Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function.
Diffuse Surfaces.
Calculation of Laser Cross Section.
Multiple Reflections.
Laser Cross Section Reduction Methods.
Antireflection Films.
Laser Cross Section Prediction for Complex Targets.
Notation, Definitions, and Review of Electromagnetics.
Field Quantities and Constitutive Parameters.
Maxwell's Equations.
Current Densities.
Boundary Conditions.
Magnetic Current.
Types of Media.
Wave Equation and Plane Waves.
Wave Polarization.
Plane Waves in Lossy Media.
Group Velocity.
Power Flow and the Poynting Vector.
Reflection and Refraction at an Interface.
Total Reflection.
Standing Waves Text.
Coordinate Systems.
Orthogonal Coordinate Systems.
Coordinate Transformations.
Position Vectors.
Direction Cosines.
Azimuth-Elevation Coordinate System.
Review of Antenna Theory.
Antenna Parameters.
Aperture Theory.
Array Theory.
Review of Transmission Lines.
Waves on Transmission Lines.
Transmission Line Equivalent of Plane Wave Reflection.
Impedance Transformers.
Scattering Matrices.
Scattering Parameters.
Properties of the Scattering Matrix.
Network Analysis.
Properties of Composite Materials.
Metal Matrix Composites.
Nonmetallics and Nonmetallic Composites.
Publisher - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
This book is recommended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It is also a good reference book for engineers in industry who want an introduction to the physics and mathematics of radar cross section in order to better understand the interdisciplinary aspects of stealth technology.
There have been many new developments in the ten years since the first edition of Radar and Laser Cross Section Engineering was published. Stealth technology is now an important consideration in the design of all types of platforms. The second edition includes a more extensive introduction that covers the important aspects of stealth technology and the unique tradeoffs involved in stealth design. Prediction, reduction, and measurement of electromagnetic scattering from complex three-dimensional targets remains the primary emphasis of this text, developed by the author from courses taught at the Naval Postgraduate School. New topics on computational methods like the finite element method and the finite integration technique are covered, as well as new areas in the application of radar absorbing material and artificial metamaterials. MATLAB software, homework problems, and a solution manual (available to instructors) supplement the text. Written as an instructional text, this book is recommended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It is also a good reference book for engineers in the industry who want an introduction to the physics and mathematics of radar cross section in order to better understand the interdisciplinary aspects of stealth.
Prediction, reduction, and measurement of electromagnetic scattering from complex three-dimensional targets remains the primary emphasis of this text. The 2nd edition includes a more extensive introduction that covers the important aspects of stealth technology and the unique tradeoffs involved in stealth design. New topics on computational methods like the finite element method and the finite integration technique are covered, as well as new areas in the application of radar absorbing material and artificial metamaterials.
Table of Contents:
Radar Cross Section.
Introduction.
Radar Systems and the Radar Range Equation.
Polarization Definitions.
Multipath and Other Environmental Effects.
Radar Countermeasures.
General Characteristics of Radar Cross Sections.
Scattering Mechanisms.
Methods of Radar Cross Section Prediction.
Target Scattering MatricesReferences.
Basic Theorems, Concepts, and Methods.
Introduction.
Uniqueness Theorem.
Reciprocity Theorem.
Duality Theorem.
Radiation Integrals.
Superposition Theorem.
Theorem of Similitude.
Method of Images.
Equivalence Principles.
Physical Optics Approximation.
Huygen's Principle.
Arrays of Scatterers.
Impedance Boundary Conditions.
Discontinuity Boundary Conditions.
Surface WavesReferencesProblems.
Frequency-Domain Numerical Methods.
Introduction.
Electric Field Integral Equation.
Magnetic Field Integral Equation.
The Vector Wave Equation.
Method of Moments Technique.
Method of Moments for Surfaces.
Other Integral Equations.
Finite Element Method.
Time-Domain Numerical Methods.
Introduction.
Relationship Between Time and Frequency.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Equations in One Dimension.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method in Two Dimensions.
Finite Difference-Time-Domain Method in Three Dimensions.
Finite Integration Technique.
The Transmission Line Matrix Method.
Microwave Optics.
Introduction.
Geometrical Optics.
Geometrical Theory of Diffraction.
Diffraction Coefficients.
Geometrical Theory of Diffraction Equivalent Currents.
Physical Theory of Diffraction.
Incremental Length Diffraction Coefficients.
Summary.
Complex Targets.
Introduction.
Geometrical Components Method.
Antenna Scattering Characteristics.
Basic Equation of Antenna Scattering.
Conjugate-Matched Antennas.
Rigorous Solutions for Antenna Radar Cross Section.
Scattering from Antenna Feeds.
Feed Scattering Characteristics.
Rigorous Calculation of Feed Radar Cross Section.
Frequency Selective Surfaces.
Cavities and Ducts.
Error and Imperfections.
Random Errors.
Periodic Errors.
Miscellaneous Discontinuities.
Radar Cross Section Reduction.
Introduction.
Target Shaping.
Materials Selection.
RCS Reduction Techniques Employing Materials.
Composite and Artificial Materials.
Passive Cancellation.
Active Cancellation.
Treatments for Traveling Waves.
Antenna Radar Cross Section Reduction.
Cavity Cross Section Reduction.
Summary: Radar Cross Section Design Guidelines.
Inverse Scattering and Radar Cross Section Synthesis.
Measurement of Radar Cross Section.
Introduction.
Chamber Configurations.
Sources of Measurement Error.
Resolved Radar Cross Section and Target Imaging.
Diagnostic Techniques for Maintenance.
Laser Cross Section.
Introduction.
Scattering and Propagation of Light.
Definition of Quantities.
Laser Radar Equation.
Definition of Laser Cross Section.
Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function.
Diffuse Surfaces.
Calculation of Laser Cross Section.
Multiple Reflections.
Laser Cross Section Reduction Methods.
Antireflection Films.
Laser Cross Section Prediction for Complex Targets.
Notation, Definitions, and Review of Electromagnetics.
Field Quantities and Constitutive Parameters.
Maxwell's Equations.
Current Densities.
Boundary Conditions.
Magnetic Current.
Types of Media.
Wave Equation and Plane Waves.
Wave Polarization.
Plane Waves in Lossy Media.
Group Velocity.
Power Flow and the Poynting Vector.
Reflection and Refraction at an Interface.
Total Reflection.
Standing Waves Text.
Coordinate Systems.
Orthogonal Coordinate Systems.
Coordinate Transformations.
Position Vectors.
Direction Cosines.
Azimuth-Elevation Coordinate System.
Review of Antenna Theory.
Antenna Parameters.
Aperture Theory.
Array Theory.
Review of Transmission Lines.
Waves on Transmission Lines.
Transmission Line Equivalent of Plane Wave Reflection.
Impedance Transformers.
Scattering Matrices.
Scattering Parameters.
Properties of the Scattering Matrix.
Network Analysis.
Properties of Composite Materials.
Metal Matrix Composites.
Nonmetallics and Nonmetallic Composites.