Basics of radar and radio navigation

Course: Information Security of Telecommunication Systems and Networks

Structural unit: Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems

Title
Basics of radar and radio navigation
Code
ОК 25
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Learning outcomes
Learning by students of the theory of obtaining radar information against the background of noise, based on the methods of the statistical theory of signal detection and estimation of their parameters.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the laws describing the behavior of electric circuits, the main types of analog and digital electronic devices used in radio electronics. To be able to use the apparatus of elementary and higher mathematics. Have basic skills in working with mathematical software packages.
Course content
Theory of optimal detection of signals. Fluctuating interference statistics. Algorithm for optimal detection of coherent signals against a background of white noise. Characteristics and models of masking passive interference. Qualitative indicators and optimality criteria for measuring the parameters of radar signals. Methods of measuring the range to the target. Range and speed resolution. The effective scattering surface of the simplest bodies. Prospects and directions of radar development.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1) Amit Kumar Mishra, Stefan Brüggenwirth, New Methodologies for Understanding Radar Data, 2021. 2) Merrill Skolnik, Radar Handbook, Third Edition, 2008. 3) Mark A. Richards , James A. Scheer , William A. Holm, Principles of Modern Radar: Volume 1 : Basic principles, 2016. 4) Бондаренко Б.Ф., Вишнівський В.В., Долгушин В.П., Теорія радіолокаційних систем, Підручник, КНУ ім.. Т.Г. Шевченка, 2008
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures - 76 hrs, practical lessons - 44 hrs, independent work - 120 hrs, total - 240 hrs.
Assessment methods and criteria
The semester assessment is carried out by conducting three modular control papers, the first and third of which are assessed up to 15 points, and the second - up to 30 points, which makes the total semester assessment up to 60 points. Final evaluation in the form of an exam - up to 40 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Henadii Borysovych Zhyrov
Department of Radiotechnique and radioelectronics systems
Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Radiotechnique and radioelectronics systems
Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems