Code: 15A04705 R15
B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R15) Supplementary Examinations June/July 2019
RADAR SYSTEMS
(Electronics and Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Define signal to noise ratio.
(b) Discuss in brief about Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) and range ambiguities.
(c) Write the applications of CW radar.
(d) Write about Doppler principle.
(e) Write about MTI radar parameters.
(f) Briefly explain blind speeds.
(g) Explain about sequential lobing.
(h) Define squint-angle.
(i) Define noise temperature.
(j) What are the limitations of radar receivers?
PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 (a) Derive modified radar range equation.
(b) A radar is operating at 3 GHz, radiating power of 200 kW. Calculate the power of reflected signal at
the radar with a 20 m2 target at 300nm take Ae = 10 m2.
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3 (a) Explain radar cross section of targets in detail.
(b) An marine radar operating at 8 GHz has a maximum range of 40 km with an antenna gain of 4000. If
the transmitter has a power of 250 kW and minimum detectable signal of 10−11 W. Determine the
cross section of the target the radar can sight.
UNIT – II
4 (a) Draw and explain CW radar with nonzero IF receiver.
(b) Write the applications of CW radar.
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5 (a) Explain the principle of operation of FM-CW Radar with using side band super heterodyne receiver.
(b) Briefly discuss the FM-CW altimeter.
UNIT – III
6 (a) Explain the differences between MTI versus pulse Doppler radar.
(b) Explain the operation of delay line cancellers.
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7 (a) Explain blind speed and the methods for reducing the effects of blind speed.
(b) Write a short note on multiple pulse repetition frequencies.
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Code: 15A04705 R15
UNIT – IV
8 (a) Explain the principle of operation of phase comparison mono-pulse tracking radar with a block
diagram.
(b) Briefly explain comparisons of trackers.
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9 Describe different radar tracking techniques.
UNIT – V
10 (a) What is meant by correlation? Explain cross correlation with the help of neat block diagram.
(b) Write a short note on derivation of matched filter characteristic.
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11 With neat diagrams, explain branch and balanced type of duplexers.
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