Course on Phased Arrays and Multi-Function Radar

10 Apr 2008 - 11 Apr 2008

Location

DCMT Shrivenham, UK

Course fee: £540 (tuition only)

Entry Requirements: No formal requirements

Course Duration: Two days

Aims

The aim of the course addresses the principles and implementation of phased array, and their use in the design and operation of modern multi-function radars (MFRs).

Course Content:

·         Power division in passive arrays

·         Properties and use of phase control components

·         Design of active arrays

·         Sidelobe design

·         Problems of mutual coupling

·         Limitations of conventional radars

·         Use of phased arrays to optimise search and track functions within a single radar

·         Design examples of operational MFRs

Description

It examines the key elements in the structure and design of both passive and active phased array antennas. It then considers the limitations placed on traditional radars by the use of conventional antennas. Finally it examines the way in which the use of phased array technology removes these limitations to allow the development of true multi-function radar.

The course aims to provide a detailed knowledge of the design and implementation of phased arrays, and an understanding of their application to the design and operation of modern multi-function radar. A basic knowledge of antennas is assumed. (This is provided by the one-day course Introduction to Antennas, which takes place on 17 May 2006.)

More information can be found in http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/dcmt/shortcourses/