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A Summer Bright and Terrible

Winston Churchill, Lord Dowding, Radar, and the Impossible Triumph of the Battle of Britain

by David E. Fisher ...

Part military history, part science narrative, part biography, this is a fascinating look at the Battle of Britain and Lord Hugh Downing—a pivotal but oft-overlooked figure in WW2 history.Lord Hugh Dowding, Air Chief Marshall of the Royal Air Force, Head of Fighter Command, First Baron of Bentley Priory, lived in the grip of unseen spirits. In thrall of the supernatural, he talked to the ghosts of ... Read more

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Part military history, part science narrative, part biography, this is a fascinating look at the Battle of Britain and Lord Hugh Downing—a pivotal but oft-overlooked figure in WW2 history.Lord Hugh Dowding, Air Chief Marshall of the Royal Air Force, Head of Fighter Command, First Baron of Bentley Priory, lived in the grip of unseen spirits. In thrall of the supernatural, he talked to the ghosts of
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Pieces of the Action

by Vannevar Bush ...

An inside account of one of the most innovative R&D ecosystems of the 20th century, from the man who was at the center of it all.Over a 60-year career in public affairs, Vannevar Bush—engineer, inventor, educator, and public face of government-funded science—sought to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in science and technology. In Pieces of the Action, a collection of memoir-essays, he reflects ... Read more

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An inside account of one of the most innovative R&D ecosystems of the 20th century, from the man who was at the center of it all.Over a 60-year career in public affairs, Vannevar Bush—engineer, inventor, educator, and public face of government-funded science—sought to eliminate roadblocks to innovation in science and technology. In Pieces of the Action, a collection of memoir-essays, he reflects
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The History of Air Intercept Radar & the British Nightfighter 1935–1959

by Ian White ...

This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.In the years after World War I, the United Kingdom was desperate to develop some form of protection from an enemy air strike. As early as 1923, the British Army had devised "sound mirrors" that could detect aircraft up to twelve miles away. This technical ... Read more

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This detailed history of Air Intercept radar traces the development of this vital military technology with the Royal Air Force during WWII.In the years after World War I, the United Kingdom was desperate to develop some form of protection from an enemy air strike. As early as 1923, the British Army had devised "sound mirrors" that could detect aircraft up to twelve miles away. This technical
... Read more
Linear Induction Accelerators for High-Power Microwave Devices

by Igor Vintizenko ...

Linear induction accelerators are successfully used as power supplies for numerous devices of relativistic high-frequency electronics. This book addresses ways to solve physical and engineering problems arising in the calculation, design, modeling and operation of linear induction accelerators intended for supplying relativistic microwave devices. It reviews and analyzes both classic and recent ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Linear induction accelerators are successfully used as power supplies for numerous devices of relativistic high-frequency electronics. This book addresses ways to solve physical and engineering problems arising in the calculation, design, modeling and operation of linear induction accelerators intended for supplying relativistic microwave devices. It reviews and analyzes both classic and recent
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Die Breitband-Fernkabel der Deutschen Reichspost Band II

Band II, das Fk503 Berlin - Tremmen - Hamburg

by Jürgen Bauch ...

Series Book 2 - Die Breitband-Fernkabel der Deutschen Reichspost
In diesem Buch, Die Breitband Fernkabel des Deutschen Reiches 1930-1945-2020, Band II das Fk503 ,3.Auflage wurden neue Erkenntnisse aus Kabelfunden und Hinweisen von Zeitzeugen eingearbeitet. Weiterhin wurden einige Bilder überarbeitet bzw. entfernt. Das Buch entstand nach über 14- jähriger Recherche in vielen Archiven und an Originalplätzen des ehemaligen Breitband Fernkabels Fk503 Berlin - ... Read more

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In diesem Buch, Die Breitband Fernkabel des Deutschen Reiches 1930-1945-2020, Band II das Fk503 ,3.Auflage wurden neue Erkenntnisse aus Kabelfunden und Hinweisen von Zeitzeugen eingearbeitet. Weiterhin wurden einige Bilder überarbeitet bzw. entfernt. Das Buch entstand nach über 14- jähriger Recherche in vielen Archiven und an Originalplätzen des ehemaligen Breitband Fernkabels Fk503 Berlin -
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Ground-Penetrating Radar for Archaeology

by Lawrence B. Conyers ...

Ground-penetrating radar is a near-surface geophysical technique that can provide three-dimensional maps and other images of buried archaeological features and associated stratigraphy in a precise way. This revised edition, by the expert in the field, provides the basics of the physics, chemistry, geology, and archaeology in a clear fashion, unburdened by complex equations or theory. Additions to ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Ground-penetrating radar is a near-surface geophysical technique that can provide three-dimensional maps and other images of buried archaeological features and associated stratigraphy in a precise way. This revised edition, by the expert in the field, provides the basics of the physics, chemistry, geology, and archaeology in a clear fashion, unburdened by complex equations or theory. Additions to
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Fundamental Principles of Radar

by Habibur Rahman ...

The important and fascinating topics of radar enjoy an extensive audience in industry and government but deserve more attention in undergraduate education to better prepare graduating engineers to meet the demands of modern mankind. Radar is not only one of the major applications of electronics and electromagnetic communications, but it is also a mature scientific discipline with significant ... Read more

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The important and fascinating topics of radar enjoy an extensive audience in industry and government but deserve more attention in undergraduate education to better prepare graduating engineers to meet the demands of modern mankind. Radar is not only one of the major applications of electronics and electromagnetic communications, but it is also a mature scientific discipline with significant
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Ionosphere and Applied Aspects of Radio Communication and Radar

by Nathan Blaunstein, Eugeniu Plohotniuc ...

A Complete Reference for the 21st CenturyUntil recently, much of the communications technology in the former Eastern bloc countries was largely unknown. Due to the historically competitive nature of East/West relations, scientific groups operated independently, without the benefit of open communication on theoretical framework ... Read more

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A Complete Reference for the 21st CenturyUntil recently, much of the communications technology in the former Eastern bloc countries was largely unknown. Due to the historically competitive nature of East/West relations, scientific groups operated independently, without the benefit of open communication on theoretical framework
... Read more
Polarimetric Radar Imaging

From Basics to Applications

by Jong-Sen Lee, Eric Pottier ...

The recent launches of three fully polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) satellites have shown that polarimetric radar imaging can provide abundant data on the Earth’s environment, such as biomass and forest height estimation, snow cover mapping, glacier monitoring, and damage assessment. Written by two of the most recognized leaders in this field, Polarimetric Radar Imaging: From Basics ... Read more

$265.99 USD

The recent launches of three fully polarimetric synthetic aperture radar (PolSAR) satellites have shown that polarimetric radar imaging can provide abundant data on the Earth’s environment, such as biomass and forest height estimation, snow cover mapping, glacier monitoring, and damage assessment. Written by two of the most recognized leaders in this field, Polarimetric Radar Imaging: From Basics
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Wireless Communications and Sensing

Fundamentals, Signal Processing, and Machine Learning Solutions

by Ta-Sung Lee, Ming-Chun Lee, Chia-Hung Lin ...

In this work from leading figures in the field, Lee, Lee, and Lin describe methods of integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) and artificial intelligence-aided radio systems to provide improved efficiency and performance to wireless users using next-generation (6G) communications systems.The authors provide the tools to master four major considerations of 6G systems: knowledge of communication ... Read more

$77.99 USD

In this work from leading figures in the field, Lee, Lee, and Lin describe methods of integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) and artificial intelligence-aided radio systems to provide improved efficiency and performance to wireless users using next-generation (6G) communications systems.The authors provide the tools to master four major considerations of 6G systems: knowledge of communication
... Read more
Radar Imaging for Maritime Observation

by Fabrizio Berizzi, Marco Martorella, Elisa Giusti ...

Series series Signal and Image Processing of Earth Observations
Based on the experiences of the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Pisa and the Radar and Surveillance System (RaSS) national laboratory of the National Interuniversity Consortium of Telecommunication (CNIT), Radar Imaging for Maritime Observation presents the most recent results in radar imaging for maritime observation. The book explores both the areas of sea surface ... Read more

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Based on the experiences of the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Pisa and the Radar and Surveillance System (RaSS) national laboratory of the National Interuniversity Consortium of Telecommunication (CNIT), Radar Imaging for Maritime Observation presents the most recent results in radar imaging for maritime observation. The book explores both the areas of sea surface
... Read more
Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar

Principles and Applications

by V. N. Bringi, V. Chandrasekar ...

This 2001 book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Doppler and polarimetric radar, focusing in particular on their use in the analysis of weather systems. The design features and operation of practical radar systems are highlighted throughout the book in order to illustrate important theoretical foundations. The authors begin by discussing background topics such as ... Read more

$54.99 USD

This 2001 book provides a detailed introduction to the principles of Doppler and polarimetric radar, focusing in particular on their use in the analysis of weather systems. The design features and operation of practical radar systems are highlighted throughout the book in order to illustrate important theoretical foundations. The authors begin by discussing background topics such as
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Polarisation: Applications in Remote Sensing

by Shane Cloude ...

This book combines, for the first time, the topics of radar polarimetry and interferometry. This combination was first developed in 1997 and has since become a major topic in radar sciences and their applications, in particular to space sciences. In its simplest form it concerns the study of interferograms formed by combining waves with different polarisations and their exploitation to infer ... Read more

$63.99 USD

This book combines, for the first time, the topics of radar polarimetry and interferometry. This combination was first developed in 1997 and has since become a major topic in radar sciences and their applications, in particular to space sciences. In its simplest form it concerns the study of interferograms formed by combining waves with different polarisations and their exploitation to infer
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Active Electronically Scanned Arrays

Fundamentals and Applications

by Arik D. Brown ...

Series series IEEE Press
In Active Electronically Scanned Arrays: Fundamentals and Applications, electromagnetics expert Dr. Arik D. Brown delivers a foundational treatment of active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) ideal for engineering students and professionals. The distinguished author provides an overview of the primary subsystems of an AESA and detailed explanations of key design concepts and fundamentals for ... Read more

$134.00 USD

In Active Electronically Scanned Arrays: Fundamentals and Applications, electromagnetics expert Dr. Arik D. Brown delivers a foundational treatment of active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) ideal for engineering students and professionals. The distinguished author provides an overview of the primary subsystems of an AESA and detailed explanations of key design concepts and fundamentals for
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Low-Angle Radar Land Clutter

by J. Barrie Billingsley ...

A necessary reference for all radar engineers or analysts including many levels of managers, advisors and decision makers in the U.S. and worldwide radar industry. Directly useful in both military (DOD) and civilian (FAA) applications. The result of 20 years of research at MIT Lincoln Lab, this book is of the most significant tehcnological consequence for the industry. It actually solves the ... Read more

$242.99 USD

A necessary reference for all radar engineers or analysts including many levels of managers, advisors and decision makers in the U.S. and worldwide radar industry. Directly useful in both military (DOD) and civilian (FAA) applications. The result of 20 years of research at MIT Lincoln Lab, this book is of the most significant tehcnological consequence for the industry. It actually solves the
... Read more
Compressed Sensing in Radar Signal Processing

Edited by Antonio De Maio, Yonina C. Eldar, Alexander M. Haimovich ...

Learn about the most recent theoretical and practical advances in radar signal processing using tools and techniques from compressive sensing. Providing a broad perspective that fully demonstrates the impact of these tools, the accessible and tutorial-like chapters cover topics such as clutter rejection, CFAR detection, adaptive beamforming, random arrays for radar, space-time adaptive processing, ... Read more

$127.99 USD

Learn about the most recent theoretical and practical advances in radar signal processing using tools and techniques from compressive sensing. Providing a broad perspective that fully demonstrates the impact of these tools, the accessible and tutorial-like chapters cover topics such as clutter rejection, CFAR detection, adaptive beamforming, random arrays for radar, space-time adaptive processing,
... Read more
Handbook of Radar Signal Analysis

Edited by Bassem R. Mahafza, Scott C. Winton, Atef Z. Elsherbeni ...

Series series Advances in Applied Mathematics
This new handbook on radar signal analysis adopts a deliberate and systematic approach. It uses a clear and consistent level of delivery while maintaining strong and easy-to-follow mathematical details. The emphasis of this book is on radar signal types and their relevant signal processing and not on radar systems hardware or components.This handbook serves as a valuable reference to a wide range ... Read more

$280.99 USD

This new handbook on radar signal analysis adopts a deliberate and systematic approach. It uses a clear and consistent level of delivery while maintaining strong and easy-to-follow mathematical details. The emphasis of this book is on radar signal types and their relevant signal processing and not on radar systems hardware or components.This handbook serves as a valuable reference to a wide range
... Read more
Wide-Range Antennas

by Boris Levin ...

Expanding the range of antenna frequency is the main objective of this book. Solutions proposed are based on the development of new theoretical methods for analyzing and synthesizing antennas. The book shows that concentrated capacitive loads connected along linear and V-antennas provide a high level of matching with a cable over a wide frequency range and improves directional characteristics of ... Read more

$70.99 USD

Expanding the range of antenna frequency is the main objective of this book. Solutions proposed are based on the development of new theoretical methods for analyzing and synthesizing antennas. The book shows that concentrated capacitive loads connected along linear and V-antennas provide a high level of matching with a cable over a wide frequency range and improves directional characteristics of
... Read more
Scattering Characteristics of Aerial and Ground Radar Objects

by Oleg I. Sukharevsky, Vitaly A. Vasilets ...

This book presents computations for various types of aerial and ground objects. It contains a brief explanation of the theoretical calculation methods used for obtaining scattering characteristics of these objects. It provides working examples for the analysis of electromagnetic wave scattering processes by different objects.Scattering Characteristics of Aerial and Ground Radar Objects is divided ... Read more

$280.99 USD

This book presents computations for various types of aerial and ground objects. It contains a brief explanation of the theoretical calculation methods used for obtaining scattering characteristics of these objects. It provides working examples for the analysis of electromagnetic wave scattering processes by different objects.Scattering Characteristics of Aerial and Ground Radar Objects is divided
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Britain's Shield

Radar and the Defeat of the Luftwaffe

by David Zimmerman ...

The individual bravery and skill of the Battle of Britain pilots and the fighting qualities of their aircraft would have been in vain if they had not been part of a highly complex and sophisticated air defence system based on radar. The development of the system in just five years is one of the most remarkable scientific and technological accomplishments of the twentieth century. The creation of ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The individual bravery and skill of the Battle of Britain pilots and the fighting qualities of their aircraft would have been in vain if they had not been part of a highly complex and sophisticated air defence system based on radar. The development of the system in just five years is one of the most remarkable scientific and technological accomplishments of the twentieth century. The creation of
... Read more
Airborne Circularly Polarized SAR

Theory, System Design, Hardware Implementation, and Applications

by Josaphat Tetuko Sri Sumantyo, Ming Yam Chua, Cahya Edi Santosa, Yuta Izumi ...

Series series SAR Remote Sensing
A comprehensive resource on airborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems, Airborne Circularly Polarized SAR explains the theory, system design, hardware and software, and applications of airborne circularly polarized SAR in environmental monitoring and other uses. Readers learn how to build the hardware and software of circularly polarized SAR, the antenna system, and how to generate point ... Read more

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A comprehensive resource on airborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems, Airborne Circularly Polarized SAR explains the theory, system design, hardware and software, and applications of airborne circularly polarized SAR in environmental monitoring and other uses. Readers learn how to build the hardware and software of circularly polarized SAR, the antenna system, and how to generate point
... Read more
Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing

by Giorgio Franceschetti, Riccardo Lanari ...

Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing simply and methodically presents principles and techniques of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image generation by analyzing its system transfer function. The text considers the full array of operation modes from strip to scan, emphasizes processing techniques, enabling the design of operational SAR codes. A simple example then follows. This book will be ... Read more

$325.99 USD

Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing simply and methodically presents principles and techniques of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image generation by analyzing its system transfer function. The text considers the full array of operation modes from strip to scan, emphasizes processing techniques, enabling the design of operational SAR codes. A simple example then follows. This book will be
... Read more
Through-the-Wall Radar Imaging

Edited by Moeness G. Amin ...

Through-the-wall radar imaging (TWRI) allows police, fire and rescue personnel, first responders, and defense forces to detect, identify, classify, and track the whereabouts of humans and moving objects. Electromagnetic waves are considered the most effective at achieving this objective, yet advances in this multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary technology require taking phenomenological issues ... Read more

$280.99 USD

Through-the-wall radar imaging (TWRI) allows police, fire and rescue personnel, first responders, and defense forces to detect, identify, classify, and track the whereabouts of humans and moving objects. Electromagnetic waves are considered the most effective at achieving this objective, yet advances in this multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary technology require taking phenomenological issues
... Read more
Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing

by Howard A. Zebker ...

Learn radar remote sensing from fundamental physics to planetary applicationsAs imaging radar satellites proliferate and applications expand from geophysical exploration to disaster mitigation, engineers and scientists need rigorous grounding in radar fundamentals. Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing delivers theory and practice from first principles, written by a National Academy of Engineering ... Read more

$120.00 USD

Learn radar remote sensing from fundamental physics to planetary applicationsAs imaging radar satellites proliferate and applications expand from geophysical exploration to disaster mitigation, engineers and scientists need rigorous grounding in radar fundamentals. Introduction to Radar Remote Sensing delivers theory and practice from first principles, written by a National Academy of Engineering
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