Discover the technology for the next generation of radar systems Here is the first book that brings together the key concepts essential for the application of Knowledge Based Systems (KBS) to radar detection, tracking, classification, and scheduling. The book highlights the latest advances in both KBS and radar signal and data processing, presenting a range of perspectives and innovative results that have set the stage for the next generation of adaptive radar systems. The book begins with a chapter introducing the concept of Knowledge Based (KB) radar. The remaining nine chapters focus on current developments and recent applications of KB concepts to specific radar functions. Among the key topics explored are: Fundamentals of relevant KB techniques KB solutions as they apply to the general radar problem KBS applications for the constant false-alarm rate processor KB control for space-time adaptive processing KB techniques applied to existing radar systems Integrated end-to-end radar signals Data processing with overarching KB control All chapters are self-contained, enabling readers to focus on those topics of greatest interest. Each one begins with introductory remarks, moves on to detailed discussions and analysis, and ends with a list of references. Throughout the presentation, the authors offer examples of how KBS works and how it can dramatically improve radar performance and capability. Moreover, the authors forecast the impact of KB technology on future systems, including important civilian, military, and homeland defense applications. With chapters contributed by leading international researchers and pioneers in the field, this text is recommended for both students and professionals in radar and sonar detection, tracking, and classification and radar resource management.

Discover the technology for the next generation of radar systemsHere is the first book that brings together the key conceptsessential for the application of Knowledge Based Systems (KBS) toradar detection, tracking, classification, and scheduling. The bookhighlights the latest advances in both KBS and radar signal anddata processing, presenting a range of perspectives and innovativeresults that have set the stage for the next generation of adaptiveradar systems.The book begins with a chapter introducing the concept ofKnowledge Based (KB) radar.The remaining nine chapters focus on current developments andrecent applications of KB concepts to specific radar functions.Among the key topics explored are:* Fundamentals of relevant KB techniques* KB solutions as they apply to the general radar problem* KBS applications for the constant false-alarm rate processor* KB control for space-time adaptive processing* KB techniques applied to existing radar systems* Integrated end-to-end radar signals* Data processing with overarching KB controlAll chapters are self-contained, enabling readers to focus onthose topics of greatest interest. Each one begins withintroductory remarks, moves on to detailed discussions andanalysis, and ends with a list of references. Throughout thepresentation, the authors offer examples of how KBS works and howit can dramatically improve radar performance and capability.Moreover, the authors forecast the impact of KB technology onfuture systems, including important civilian, military, andhomeland defense applications.With chapters contributed by leading international researchersand pioneers in the field, this text is recommended for bothstudents and professionals in radar and sonar detection, trackingand classification and radar resource management.

Contributors.1. Introduction (Fulvio Gini and Muralidhar Rangaswamy).2. Cognitive Radar (Simon Haykin)3. Knowledge-Based Radar Signal and Data Processing: A TutorialOverview (Gerard T. Capraro, Alfonso Farina, Hugh D. Griffiths, andMichael C. Wicks).4. An Overview of Knowledge-Aided Adaptive Radar at DARPA andBeyond (Joseph R. Guerci and Edward J. Baranoski).5. Space-Time Adaptive Processing for Airborne Radar: AKnowledge-Based Perspective (Michael C. Wicks, MuralidharRangaswamy, Raviraj S. Adve, and Todd B. Hale).6. CFAR Knowledge-Aided Radar Detection and its DemonstrationUsing Measured Airborne Data (Christopher T. Capraro, Gerard T.Capraro, Antonio De Maio, Alfonso Farina, and Michael C.Wicks).7. STAP via Knowledge-Aided Covariance Estimation and the FRACAMeta-Algorithms (Shannon D. Blunt, Karl Gerlach, MuralidharRangaswamy, and Aaron K. Shackelford).8. Knowledge-Based Radar Tracking (Alessio Benavoli, LuigiChisci, Alfonso Farina, Sandro Immediata, and Luca Timmoneri).9. Knowledge-Based Radar Target Classification (Igal Bilik andJoseph Tabrikian).10. Multifunction Radar Resource Management (Sergio Luis deCarvalho Miranda, Chris J. Baker, Karl Woodbridge and Hugh D.Griffiths).Index.