Code No: RT41048 R13 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
RADAR SYSTEMS
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) Define multiple-time-around echoes? [4]
b) List out the types of plumbing losses? [4]
c) Define blind speed error? [4]
d) Why is the amplitude –comparison mono pulse more likely to be preferred over
the phase-comparison mono pulse? [4]
e) List out the characteristics of a matched filter? [3]
f) List out the components which are used as duplexer? [3]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Explain the need and function of integration? [8]
b) Explain the function of simple radar system? [8]

3. What type of losses may exist in radar system? Explain in detail? [16]

4. a) Explain the limitations of MTI performance? [8]

b) Briefly explain the tracking techniques with radar? [8]

5. a) Explain the function of low-angle tracking system? [8]

b) List out the functions of the radar antenna? [8]

6. Explain the constructional details of constrained feed in planar array for

scanning in one and two dimensional? [16]

7. a) Derive the noise figure of the 2-cascaded network? [8]

b) Explain the working principle of Balanced type Duplexer? [8]

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 Code No: RT41048 R13 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
RADAR SYSTEMS
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) Define maximum unambiguous range? [4]
b) Define Doppler frequency shift? [4]
c) Define a STALO? [4]
d) Why is the conical scan tracker more likely to be preferred over the sequential
lobing or lobe switching, tracker? [4]
e) What is the difference between array and phased array? [3]
f) Define the terms beam width and beam steering? [3]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Derive the radar range equation? [8]
b) Explain the function of receiver noise? [8]

3. How FMCW technique is required in radar system? Explain, how can identify
the target direction (front or fro)? [16]

4. a) Explain the working principle and function of each block in power amplifier
transmitter in MTI Radar? [8]
b) Explain the function and necessity of non coherent MTI radar? [8]

5. Write a notes on (i) AGC system (ii) Boxcar generator [16]

6. a) Explain the types of feed techniques in radar system? [8]

b) Define insertion loss? How much the insertion loss is present in series feed and
corporate feed system? [8]

7. a) Explain the working principle of Branch –type duplexer? [8]

b) Derive the effective noise temperature of N-antenna system? [8]

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 Code No: RT41048 R13 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
RADAR SYSTEMS
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) Define a creeping wave? [4]
b) List out the types of measurement errors? [4]
c) Define a COHO? [4]
d) Why does a parabolic surface make a good reflector antenna? [4]
e) Define an electronically steered phased array antenna? [3]
f) Define a noise temperature? [3]
PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)
2. a) Explain the function of Radar cross section? [8]
b) Derive an equation of probability of false alarm? [8]

3. Explain the function of

i) FM-CW altimeter ii) multiple frequency CW radar [16]

4. a) What is an A-scope display? How it generate butterfly effect in MTI Radar

system? [8]
b) Explain the function of pulse Doppler radar and how it is different from simple
pulse radar? [8]

5. Explain the working of each block in mono pulse two-angle co-ordinate

system? [16]

6. a) Write notes on frequency scan arrays? [8]

b) What components are used as radiators in phased arrays? [8]

7. a) Write short notes on constant false alarm rate receiver? [8]

b) Briefly explain types of displays? [8]

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 Code No: RT41048 R13 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November - 2016
RADAR SYSTEMS
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Question paper consists of Part-A and Part-B
Answer ALL sub questions from Part-A
Answer any THREE questions from Part-B
*****
PART–A (22 Marks)
1. a) Define pre detection and post detection integration? [4]
b) Define non-zero IF Receiver? [4]
c) Define a track-while-scan? [4]
d) List out the scanning patterns to scan an area? [4]
e) What is the difference between array and frequency scanned array? [3]
f) Define A-scope and PPI scope? [3]

PART–B (3x16 = 48 Marks)

2. a) Explain the effect of noise on detection of signals? [8]
b) Derive the radar range equation in practical conditions? [8]

3. With suitable diagrams, explain the constructional difference of CW radar and

simple pulse Doppler radar? [16]

4. a) Explain the function of each block in range-gated Doppler radar? [8]

b) What is the highest frequency that radar can be operated if it is required it have a
maximum unambiguous range of 200nmi and no blind speeds less than 600 kt? [8]

5. a) Define one-dimensional and two- dimensional aperture illumination? [8]

b) Briefly explain about reflector antennas? [8]

6. a) Derive the response characteristics of a matched filter? [8]

b) Write the differences between mechanically and electronically steered beam
array antennas? [8]

7. a) Design a duplexer with a circulator? [8]

b) What is a radome? What are the applications with radome? [8]

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