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ELE687 - Electronic Warfare

2023-2024 Spring term information
The course is not open this term
ELE687 - Electronic Warfare
Program Theoretýcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
MS 3 0 3 8
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
Course objective : This graduate level course aims a technical introduction to electronic warfare. Various electronic warfare concepts will be introduced in order to facilitate the student with a systems level understanding of electronic warfare techniques and systems.
Learning outcomes : A student completing the course successfully will Formulate system level problems encountered in electronic warfare area in terms of mathematical models Analyse the functioning and interrelations of subsytems in an electronic warfare system Develope technical architecture of electronic warfare systems in preliminary system design level Develope basic simulation and analysis tools for the assesment of a given electronic warfare scenario Apply simulation tools for the analysis of electronic warfare techniques.
Course content : Introduction to Electronic Warfare. Electronic Warfare Threat Technology. Fundamantals of Radar Threats. Fundamentals of EO/IR Threats. Electronic Support Systems. Electronic Attack Systems and Techniques. Electronic Protection Approaches.
References : 1) L.B.Van Brunt, Applied ECM, Vol. 1,2,3, 1978, 1982, 1995. 2) M.I.Skolnik, Introduction to Radar Systems, 2.Ed, 1980. 3) M.V.Maksimov, Radar Anti-Jamming Techniques, Artech House, 1980. 4) D.C.Schleher, Introduction to Electronic Warfare, Artech House, 1986. 5) A.Golden, Radar Electronic Warfare, AIAA, 1987. 6) D.K.Barton, Modern Radar System Analysis, Artech House, 1988. 7) R.N.Lothes, Radar Vulnerability to Jamming, Artech House, 1990. 8) E.J.Chrzanowski, Active Radar Electronic Counter Measures, Artech House, 1990. 9) F.Neri, Introduction to Electronic Defense Systems, Artech House, 1991, 2001, 2006. 10) D.D.Vaccaro, Electronic Warfare Receiver Systems, Artech House, 1993.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Introduction to Electronic Warfare
2 EW Threat Technologies
3 Radar Fundamentals
4 Search Radars
5 Tracking Radars
6 Radar Guided Missiles
7 EO/IR Fundamentals
8 Midterm Examination
9 ESM Systems
10 ECM Systems
11 ECM Techniques against Search Radars
12 ECM Techniques against Track Radars
13 ECCM Techniques
14 ECCM Techniques
15 Final Exam
16 Final Exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 0 0
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 6 30
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 20
Final exam 1 50
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 50
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 50
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 14 1 14
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 6 24 144
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 1 6 6
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 12 12
Total workload 36 46 218
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge.
2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.
4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results.
5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects.
6. Produces novel solutions for problems.
7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects.
8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions.
9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work.
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
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