Space-Based Radar

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Space-Based Radar

Course Description

The course, Space-Based Radar, explores theory, applications, and orbital considerations for both synthetic aperture radar and moving target indication modes. Engineers, scientists, and managers working with space-based radar will benefit by examining space-based radar technology issues, including electronically scanned antennas, waveforms, and on-board processing. Plus, a focus of the coursework will be on actual space-based radar systems to understand design choices and be able to better apply them in the field.

Due to minimum enrollment requirements to hold a course, we ask that you register as early as possible. View our terms and conditions for further information. If you have specific questions or requirements, please contact the course administrator. 

Course Content

RADAR PRINCIPLES

  • Radar range equation
  • Waveform trades
  • Pulse Doppler processing
  • Clutter and interference

SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR AND SIGNAL PROCESSING

  • Principles and parameters
  • Image quality
  • Signal characteristics
  • Image processing

SPACE-BASED RADAR EXAMPLES

  • Timeline
  • Systems

ORBITAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Orbit types
  • System tool kit

SPACE ANTENNA TECHNOLOGY

  • Design trade-offs and constraints
  • Basic analysis
  • Supporting hardware

ADAPTIVE RADAR

  • Beamforming and STAP
  • Techniques for space-based radar
Requirements & Materials

Important Information

This course requires completion of an access eligibility form. Please make sure you read the Course Restrictions section below before registering for this course. 

Prerequisites

Recommended

Course Restrictions

This course is restricted to US citizens who are industrial and/or government employees and complete the Access Eligibility Form. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6661. Attendees must fax the Access Eligibility Form to 404-407-8691 or RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu

Session Details

  • Special Discounts: Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) employees are eligible to receive a discount.  If you are a GTRI employee, please go to the Organizational Development website and look for the coupon code under GT Professional Development. Review coupon instructions for more information.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for engineers, scientists, and managers with a desire to understand the special considerations inherent with space-based radar.

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What You Will Learn

  • Radar principles and pulse-Doppler processing
  • Space-based radar clutter and interference
  • Synthetic aperture radar and signal processing
  • Space-based radar examples
  • Orbital considerations for space-based radar
  • Space antenna technology
  • Adaptive radar fundamentals and techniques
Radar antenna

How You Will Benefit

  • Understand design constraints for space-based radar.
  • Be able to predict performance for the synthetic aperture radar mode.
  • Know how to predict performance for ground-moving target indication radar.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
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