Introduction to Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems

James D. Taylor

Ultra-Wideband Radar Overview, J.D. TaylorIntroductionUltra-Wideband Radar Terminology and ConceptsPotential Applications of UWB RadarUWB Systems Frequency Spectrum Sharing and Interference IssuesBook Conclusion ReferencesTechnical Issues in Ultra-Wideband Radar Systems, H.F. Engler, Jr.IntroductionFundamental Radar PrinciplesClassification of Radar WaveformsTechnical Issues in UWB Radar System Design SummaryReferencesAppendices: Signal Characteristics Governing Range and Velocity Measurement Resolution; Range Accuracy Requirements for Velocity Estimation from Differential Time Delay; The Concept of NonlinearityAnalytical Techniques for Ultra-Wideband Signals, M. Rangaswamy and T.K. SarkarPrefacePart 1: Fourier Analysis of SignalsIntroductionInformation and BandwidthFourier Analysis of SignalsProperties of the Fourier TransformDirac-Delta FunctionFourier Transform of Periodic SignalsNumerical Computation of the Fourier TransformSpectral DensityTimes Correlation of Power SignalsPower Spectral Density of Random SignalsConclusionReferencesPart 2: Laplace Transforms and Signal AnalysisIntroductionLaplace TransformsInverse Laplace TransformProperties of Laplace TransformOne-Sided Laplace TransformApplications of the Two-Sided Laplace TransformPulse Propagation in a Long MediumConclusionReferencesPart 3: Limitations of Time and Frequency ApproachesIntroductionConsideration in Performing Time-Domain MeasurementsData AcquisitionProcessing ConsiderationsTransformations from the Discrete to the Continuous DomainExperimental VerificationCharacterization of Objects in the Frequency DomainConclusionReferencesTransmittersPower Supply Design, D. PlattsIntroductionConsiderations for Power Supply Design Pulsed Power SuppliesSwitching Techniques for Pulsed Power S