Fundamentals of Ground Radar for Air Traffic Control Engineers and Technicians (Radar, Sonar and Navigation) - Hardcover

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Ronald D. Bouwman has amassed 51 years of experience in radar systems. He began his career in air traffic control radar in the United States Air Force as a ground control approach radar repairman. He continued in the field, holding various positions including picket-ship electronics technician on the Atlantic Missile Range, Titan I Missile System ground electronics installation technician, FAA radar technician, senior publications engineer at ITT Gilfillan, FAA technician and technical expert, FAA Academy radar instructor, FAA field office manager, and FAA Academy contract instructor. Ronald has maintained a variety of interests throughout his life, including artistic work, writing, and mechanical and electrical device technology.

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KEY FEATURES

a[ A single-source reference for ground radar, containing definitions, equations, conversions and useful data.

a[ Contains built-in aids for self teaching: chapter questions with answers, extensive glossary, data appendices.

a[ The most thorough and easily understandable information published on MTI, MTD, and Air Traffic Control Beacon systems.

a[ A unique and thorough treatment of the development of the radar maximum range equation and the effects upon maximum range by variations within the equation.

a[ Rare chapters on professional ethics and history.