Phased Array Radar 201

A Short Course on the Basics of Phased Array Radar Concepts and Technology

Taught by experts from industry, labs, and government

Offered to MPAR Symposium II participants at 8:30-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (before the start of the Symposium), at the National Weather Center, Norman OK, Room 1350.

Who should attend: People with a technical background who want to learn more about phased array radar. Some knowledge of radar would be useful, but is not necessary. Knowledge of physics or radar engineering will not be necessary.

Registration: Register for the Workshop when you register for the Symposium.

Syllabus:

PAR Basics (Instructor: Dr. Jeff Herd, MIT Lincoln Lab):

Reflectors vs. Phased Array Radars (PARs)

History and Evolution to PARs

PAR Fundamentals

PAR System Architecture (Instructor: Dr. Yasser Al-Rashid, Lockheed Martin):

Radar System Components

Advanced/Future Architectures

Digital Array

Dual Linear Polarization

Multi-Frequency

Cost and maintenance Considerations

PAR Performance Considerations (Instructor: Mr. Mike Sarcione, Raytheon):

Introduction to PAR Error Analysis

Errors and Impact on Beam and Polarization Characteristics

PAR Applications/Unique Capabilities (Instructor: Dr. Sebastian Torres, National Severe Storms Laboratory)

Unique Capabilities Derived from Physical Design

Unique Capabilities Derived from Electronically Steerable Beam

Lack of Beam Smearing

Agile Beam

Adaptive Scanning

Unique Capabilities Derived from Adaptive Array

Monopulse

Spaced-antenna Interferometry

Spatial Filtering

Imaging Radar

Data Management (Instructor: Mr. Tim Maese, Basic Commerce and Industries)

Questions? Contact Jud Stailey (judson.stailey@noaa.gov 301-427-2002)