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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:

    Dr. Pat Ford is a future threat assessments lead in support of U.S. Navy tactical airborne electronic attack programs. He previously served as the APUS Space Studies Program Director, as well as the first Dean of the School of Science and Technology. He is now an adjunct professor in both the Intelligence and Space Studies Programs, and also serves as the Space Studies Outreach Coordinator. Dr. Ford received his PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University with a Specialization in Naval Warfare Operations Analysis. His doctoral research focused on the use of commercial off the shelf radar payloads on uninhabited aerial vehicles. He received his Master of Science degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, where his research focused on the development of new methods of microgravity countermeasures in support of long duration space flight. His current research includes close collaboration with astronaut Buzz Aldrin, focusing on the human exploration of Mars. A retired U.S. Naval Reserve cryptologic officer, he is one of the few individuals to graduate from both the Joint Military Intelligence College Post Graduate Intelligence Program and the Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program. He is the author-editor of two books, Introduction to Intelligence - A Synthesis of Public Domain Sources, and Key Radar Concepts for Electronic Warfare. His hobbies include sailing, flying light sport aircraft, and amateur (ham) radio.

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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 $990 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.