Phased Array Systems Detailed Syllabus for Microwave and Radar Engineering M.Tech first year second sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Phased Array Systems M.Tech 2017-2018 (R17) first year second sem is as follows.
M.Tech. I Year II Sem.
UNIT – I : Conventional Scanning Techniques: Mechanical versus electronic scanning, Techniques of Electronic scanning, Frequency, Phase and time delay scanning principle, Hybrid scanning techniques.
UNIT – II : Array Theory: Linear and Planar arrays, various grid configurations, Concept of cell and grid, Calculation of minimum number of elements, Radiation pattern, Grating lobe formation, Rectangular and triangular grid design of arrays.
UNIT – III : Feed Networks for phased Arrays: Corporate Feed, Lens and Reflect feed Techniques, Optimum f/d ratio, basic building block for corporate feed network, Series, Parallel feed networks, Comparisonof various feeding techniques, Antenna Array Architecture, Brick/ Tile Type construction.
UNIT – IV : Frequency Scanned Array Design: Snake feed, Frequency-phase scanning, Phase scanning, Digital phase shifter PIN diode and Ferrite phase shifters for phased arrays, Beam pointing errors due to digitization, Beam pointing accuracy.
UNIT – V : Search Patterns: Calculation of search frame time, airborne phased array design, Electronic scanning radar, parameter calculation, Application of phased arrays, Phased Array Radar Systems, Active Phased Array, TR/ATR Modules.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Olliner, A.A, and G.H. Knittel, “Phased Array Antennas”, Artech House, 1972.
- Kahrilas. PJ, “Electronic Scanning Radar Systems Design Handbook”, Artech House, 1976.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
- Skolnik. MI, “Radar Handbook”, Mc Graw Hill, NY, Mc Graw Hills-2007
- Galati,G-(editor), “Advanced Radar Technique and Systems”, Peter Peregrinus Ltd, London, 1993.
For all other M.Tech 1st Year 2nd Sem syllabus go to JNTUH M.Tech Microwave and Radar Engineering 1st Year 2nd Sem Course Structure for (R17) Batch.
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