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ATI's Electronic Warfare Overview course

Summary:

    This two-day course presents the depth and breadth of modern Electronic Warfare, covering Ground, Sea, Air and Space applications, with simple, easy-to-grasp intuitive principles. Complex mathematics will be eliminated, while the tradeoffs and complexities of current and advanced EW and ELINT systems will be explored. The fundamental principles will be established first and then the many varied applications will be discussed. The attendee will leave this course with an understanding of both the principles and the practical applications of current and evolving electronic warfare technology. This course is designed as an introduction for managers and engineers who need an understanding of the basics. It will provide you with the ability to understand and communicate with others working in the field. A detailed set of notes used in the class will be provided.

Instructor:

    John C. Kirk is a Systems Engineer in Radar and Electronic Warfare for Goleta Engineering. Mr. Kirk has been involved in Radar and EW since 1956 when he performed flight line maintenance of the B-52 Radar and ECM Systems. He holds a patent on the F-16/APG-66 Medium PRF Receiver and designed the first system to demonstrate real time digitally correlated SAR from an intentionally maneuvering platform. Airborne radar experience includes work on the F-4, F-15, F-16, A-6F, B-1B, B-52 and JSTARS radars. EW credits include work on the SLQ-32, ALQ-99 and ALQ-142. He developed a broadband multifunction surface to air defense system, which demonstrated simultaneous radar, ECM and illumination for tracking by Sparrow and Hawk missile seekers. He has been involved in all aspects of Radar and EW, from surface to space, from concept to maintenance.

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction to Electronic Combat. Radar-ESM-ECM-ECCM- LPI-Stealth (EC-ES-EA-EP). Overview of the Threat. Radar Technology Evolution. EW Technology Evolution. Radar Range Equation. RCS Reduction. Counter-Low Observable (CLO).

  2. Vulnerability of Radar Modes. Air Search Radar. Fire Control Radar. Ground Search Radar. Pulse Doppler, MTI, DPCA. Pulse Compression. Range Track. Angle Track. SAR, TF/TA.

  3. Vulnerability/Susceptibility of Weapon Systems. Semi Active Missiles. Command Guided Missiles. Active Missiles. TVM. Surface-to-air, air-to-air, air-to-surface.

  4. ESM (ES). ESM/ELINT/RWR. Typical ESM Systems. Probability of Intercept. ESM Range Equation. ESM Sensitivity. ESM Receivers. DOA/AOA Measurement. MUSIC / ESPRIT. Passive Ranging.

  5. ECM Techniques (EA). Principals of Electronic Attack (EA). Noise Jamming vs. Deception. Repeater vs. Transponder. Sidelobe Jamming vs. Mainlobe Jamming. Synthetic Clutter. VGPO and RGPO. TB and Cross Pol. Chaff and Active Expendables. Decoys. Bistatic Jamming. Power Management, DRFM, high ERP.

  6. ECCM (EP). EP Techniques Overview. Offensive vs Defensive ECCM. Leading Edge Tracker. HOJ/AOJ. Adaptive Sidelobe Canceling. STAP. Example Radar-ES-EA-EP Engagement.

  7. EW Systems. Airborne Self Protect Jammer. Airborne Tactical Jamming System. Shipboard Self-Defense System.

  8. EW Design Illustration. Walk-thru Design of a Typical ESM/ECM System from an RFP.

  9. EW Technology. EW Technology Evolution. Transmitters. Antennas. Receiver / Processing. Advanced EW. Electronic Warfare Overview.

Tuition:

    Tuition for this two-day course is $890 per person at one of our scheduled public courses. Onsite pricing is available. Please call us at 410-956-8805 or send an email to ati@ATIcourses.com.