Module overview
This module will be first offered in the 2018/19 academic year.
To present the fundamental principles and engineering techniques used in the design and operation of radar and to relate them to the current and future aerospace applications.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Radar systems and techniques in use at present so that students can gain a clear understanding of the principles involved, the methods of implementation and how the systems relate to the operation of aerospace radar systems. The use of countermeasures and stealth will also be covered. Future requirements will be discussed to indicate the development required of current and future radar systems. Advanced radars used for imaging will also be included.
- How component parts, subsystems and systems are integrated into complete systems and the communications and interrelationships between the various system elements. Additionally, critical constraints on these systems, how the aerospace systems operates in relation to them and the requirement of future generation systems will also be addressed.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply the radar equation and set up and solve problems involving radar range, noise, and radar cross-section.
- Understand and identify the key components and signals of aerospace systems and how they interact with one another.
- Have an appreciation of the issues concerned with stealth, protection and countermeasures.
- Describe different methods of detecting and dealing with the failure of components and (sub) systems.
- Have an appreciation of the properties of a range of different feasible architectures.
- Understand the key factors determining the design of radar systems used in aerospace applications.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Solve problems.
- Study and learn independently.
Syllabus
Principles (10 lectures)
- Radar signal, illumination, reflection, Doppler effect, polarization
- Limiting factors (beam path and range, noise and interference)
- Radar range equation. Radar cross-section, stealth, noise, Pulse, c.w
Radar signal processing (10 lectures)
- Distance and speed measurement
- Pulse Doppler signal processing
- Reduction of interference
- Plot and track extraction.
Counter measures (4 lectures)
- Chaff, clutter and jamming, masking, decoys
Imaging Radar (2 lectures)
- Side looking radar, synthetic aperture radar
Radar engineering (8 lectures)
- Antenna design
- Frequency bands
- Modulators
Revision lectures (2 lectures)
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
- 36 lectures, including slide and video presentations, and example classes
- Industry speakers(?)
Learning activities include:
- Directed reading
- Individual work to understand and master the course content, with the objective of successfully solving problems
Type | Hours |
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Completion of assessment task | 7 |
Lecture | 36 |
Wider reading or practice | 61 |
Revision | 10 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
Follow-up work | 18 |
Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
These technical labs address the above-listed learning outcomes. They are conducted under the umbrella of ELEC2026 but the marks contribute towards this module.
In-class quiz will be provided to students as a formative feedback.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External