Evaluation of the multifunction phased array radar planning process /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Committee on the Evaluation of the Multifunction Phased Array Radar Planning Process, Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-69).
CONTENTS NOTE
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Cover -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Summary -- PRINCIPAL FINDINGS -- COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Overview of the Current National Radar System -- WEATHER RADAR NETWORKS -- AIRCRAFT SURVEILLANCE RADAR NETWORKS -- SITING, MAINTENANCE AND LIFECYCLE ISSUES -- WEATHER RADAR COVERAGE -- 3 Needs for the Next Generation System -- MULTI-AGENCY MISSION: OWNERS, USERS, AND BENEFICIARIES -- LIMITATIONS OF THE CURRENT RADAR NETWORK -- NEEDS VERSUS RESEARCH -- 4 Capabilities of Phased Array Radar -- CAPABILITY FOR RAPID UPDATE (BEAM MULTIPLEXING) -- ADAPTIVE CLUTTER SUPPRESSION -- CROSSBEAM WIND ESTIMATION -- ELIMINATION OF BEAM SMEARING -- ADAPTIVE SENSING -- OTHER CAPABILITIES -- GRACEFUL DEGRADATION -- 5 The MPAR Concept -- TECHNICAL CHALLENGES -- COST ISSUES -- CAPITAL ASSET PLANNING -- ACQUISITION PLANNING AND CONTRACTING -- COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES -- 6 The MPAR Planning Process -- THE JAG/PARP REPORT -- MPAR SYMPOSIUM -- DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE: ACTIVITIES IN THE NWRT -- DEVELOPMENTS TO DATE: 2007 ANNUAL MPAR STATEMENT AND 2008 PLANS -- 7 Evaluation of the Planning Process -- INTRODUCTION -- PURPOSE OF THE MPAR PLANNING PROCESS -- THE MPAR STAKEHOLDERS -- EXTERNAL PRESSURES ON EXISTING AND EMERGING MPAR STAKEHOLDERS -- NEED FOR QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MPAR -- EVALUATION OF THE MPAR R & D PLANNING PROCESS -- TECHNICAL ISSUES -- COST ISSUES -- NEED FOR COMPLETE INCLUSION OF ALL ASSOCIATED SYSTEM COSTS -- COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS -- 8 Family of Systems -- 9 Concluding Thoughts -- PRINCIPAL FINDINGS -- OVERARCHING RECOMMENDATION -- References -- Appendixes -- Appendix A STATEMENT OF TASK -- Appendix B ACRONYM LIST -- Appendix C BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The Multifunction Phased Array Radar (MPAR) is one potentially cost-effective solution to meet the surveillance needs and of several agencies currently using decades-old radar networks. These agencies including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have many and varied requirements and possible applications of modern radar technology. This book analyzes what is lacking in the current system, the relevant capabilities of phased array technology, technical challenges, cost issues, and compares possible alternatives. Both specific and overarching recommendations are outlined.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Evaluation of the multifunction phased array radar planning process.
International Standard Book Number
0309124328
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Phased array antennas-- Evaluation.
Radar-- Antennas.
Radar-- Automatic detection.
Radar-- Antennas.
Radar-- Automatic detection.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING-- Telecommunications.
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
RBP
TEC-- 041000
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
621
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3824
Edition
22
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
TK7871
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6
Book number
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N355
2008eb
CORPORATE BODY NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
National Research Council (U.S.)., Committee on the Evaluation of the Multifunction Phased Array Radar Planning Process.
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
National Academies (U.S.)
National Research Council (U.S.)., Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate.
National Research Council (U.S.)., Division on Earth and Life Studies.