This essential reference serves radar engineers, analysts, and managers in both military and civilian sectors. Drawing from 20 years of research at MIT Lincoln Lab, it addresses the significant challenge of low angle radar land clutter, which interferes with desired echoes from targets like aircraft. The book provides a comprehensive solution by detailing how to design and predict radar performance in clutter-prone environments. Land clutter, comprising unwanted echoes from the earth's surface, has long posed a problem for surface radar, affecting detection capabilities. This work unifies various interrelated results, creating an innovative resource that enables accurate predictions of land clutter effects. As modern military aircraft often fly low to evade detection, the book equips radar engineers with the tools to assess ground clutter effectively. This leads to improved detection and operational consistency against low-flying targets, enhancing radar performance significantly across varying terrains. The insights provided are invaluable for advancing radar technology and operational effectiveness in both defense and civilian applications.
J. Barrie Billingsley Books
