Threat Radar Systems

  • Overview
  • Course Content
  • Requirements & Materials
Overview

Threat Radar Systems

Course Description

The course covers the theory and design of modern ground-based air defense radar system. The course specifically addresses the transmitter, antenna, receiver, signal and data processors, and electronic protection techniques as well as full radar systems such as air surveillance radars, target acquisition radars, and target engagement radars. The theory and designs are presented are from the perspective of threat radar systems.

Course Content

AIR DEFENSE OVERVIEW

EARLY WARNING AND ACQUISITION RADARS

TARGET ENGAGEMENT RADARS

ANTENNAS AND TRANSMITTERS

RECEIVERS AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS

ELECTRONIC PROTECTION AND SPECIFIC THREAT SYSTEMS

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND THREAT SYSTEM MODELING

Requirements & Materials
Important Information

This course requires Need-to-Know Certification and a clearance requirement. Please make sure to read the Course Restrictions section below before registering for this course.

Prerequisites
Course Restrictions

This course is classified. Attendance is restricted to US citizens with the appropriate security clearance and need-to-know. All contractors wishing to attend our Need-To-Know Classified Course must have a US Government sponsor’s/contracting officer’s signature. Research Security will ONLY process Need-To-Know Certification and Clearance Form with the appropriate signature. There will be no exemptions to this policy. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6374. Attendees must e-mail the Need-to-Know Certificate Form to RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu or fax to 404-407-9395. Electronic devices, including but not limited to laptops, calculators, Fitbits and Garmins, are not permitted in the classroom. Limited storage compartments may be available in some location.

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 technical managers requiring a deeper understanding of threat radar systems.

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What You Will Learn

  • Threat air defense radar system design.
  • Technologies used in threat radar systems.
  • Specific examples of how the design principles and technologies presented in the course are applied to threat systems.
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How You Will Benefit

  • Understand threat air defense radar system design.
  • Apply technologies used in threat radar systems.
  • Know specific examples of how the design principles and technologies presented in the course are applied to threat systems.
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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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