Overview

This newly-revised edition is written for professionals who need to gain an understanding of how weapon systems work and how these weapons can be intercepted and electronically jammed. It offers a thorough, up-to-date survey of sophisticated weapon and electronic warfare (EW) systems, and covers all the latest technological advances in this rapidly-changing area. Brand new material includes deep explanations of cutting-edge techniques, as well as an introduction to information operations and information warfare. The book explores a broad spectrum of defence equipment. It explains how these systems operate, the advantages and drawbacks of each system, and the theories on which these systems are based.

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Author:   Filippo Neri
Publisher:   Artech House Publishers
Imprint:   Artech House Publishers
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.115kg
ISBN:  

9781580531795

ISBN 10:   1580531792
Pages:   648
Publication Date:   31 August 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Electronic Defense - Introduction. Systems in use in the Armed Forces. The Main Weapon Systems. The Objectives of Electronic Defense. Electronic Defense Systems and Their Operational Objectives. Information. Need for the Study of Weapon Systems. Information. References. Sensors - Introduction. Radar Sensors. Infrared Sensors. References. Weapon Systems - Introduction. Artillery Systems. Missile Systems. Passive Antiradiation Missiles. Laser Weapon Systems. Stealth Aircraft. Communication Systems. Information Operations (IO). References. Electronic Intercept Systems - Introduction. The Equation of a Passive System. Radar Warning Receivers. Electronic Support Measures. Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Systems. Advanced Location Techniques. Infrared Intercept Systems. Communications ESM and Communication Intelligence. References. Electronic Countermeasures Systems - Introduction. On-Board ECM Systems. ECM Techniques. Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM). Off-Board ECM Systems. Communications Countermeasures (COM-ECM). Information Warfare (IW). References.Electronic Counter-Countermeasures - Introduction. Search Radar Counter-Countermeasures. Tracking Radar Counter-Countermeasures. Infrared Counter-Countermeasures. Communications Counter-Countermeasures (COMECCM). References. New Electronic Defense Techniques and Technologies - Introduction. New Electronic Defense Architectures. ED Basic Technology Advances. Shared Apertures. HPM Weapons (RFDEW) Anti-Anti-radiation Missile Techniques. Antistealth Techniques. State of Art and Perspectives. References. Design and Evaluation Criteria - Introduction. Design Criteria. Evaluation Criteria for the Choice of a System. Operational Effectiveness. Electronic Defense and Conventional Defense. References. Glossary. Index.

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Filippo Neri is assistant of the president for technical and technological strategies at Elettronica SpA, Rome, Italy. He also wrote the first edition of Introduction to Electronic Defense Systems (Artech House 1991). Dr. Neri received his Ph.D. from the University of Rome, Italy.

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