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Remote sensing using radar was discussed. Radar functions by emitting electromagnetic waves and detecting their reflection off objects. Key topics included radar fundamentals like antennas, the radar range equation, and system parameters. Scattering mechanisms and radar cross section were also covered. Different types of radar systems and bands were described. Concepts such as electromagnetic waves, wave fronts, rays, and polarization were explained. Antenna parameters and their impact on radar performance were also addressed.

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Remote Sensing Lect 1 New

Remote sensing using radar was discussed. Radar functions by emitting electromagnetic waves and detecting their reflection off objects. Key topics included radar fundamentals like antennas, the radar range equation, and system parameters. Scattering mechanisms and radar cross section were also covered. Different types of radar systems and bands were described. Concepts such as electromagnetic waves, wave fronts, rays, and polarization were explained. Antenna parameters and their impact on radar performance were also addressed.

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Remote Sensing

Lecture 1

Dr. Arshad Fiaz


Dept. of Electronics
Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad
Radar Fundamentals
Introduction
Radar functions
Antennas basics
Radar range equation
System parameters
Electromagnetic waves
Scattering mechanisms
Radar cross section and stealth
Sample radar systems
Radio Detection and Ranging
Radar Functions
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Radar Bands and Usage
Time Delay Ranging
Classification by Function
Classification by Waveform
Rays and Wave fronts
A wave front is a line representing all parts of a wave that
are in phase.
The shape of the wave front depends upon the nature of
the source;
A point source will emit waves having circular or spherical
wave fronts.
A large, extended source will emit waves whose wave
fronts are effectively flat, or plane.

A ray is a line extending outward from the source and


representing the direction of propagation of the wave at
any point along it. Rays are perpendicular to wave fronts.
Wave fronts
Wavefronts and Rays
Plane Waves
A transverse wave is one in which the amplitude vector is
orthogonal to k, which is the case for electromagnetic waves in
an isotropic medium.
By contrast, a longitudinal wave is one in which the amplitude
vector is parallel to k.
Superposition of Waves
Wave Polarization
Wave Polarization
Wave polarization
Antenna Parameters
Antenna Parameters
Radar Antenna Tradeoffs

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