Radar Cross Section Reduction

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Overview

Radar Cross Section Reduction

Course Description

In this course, you'll get an overview of electromagnetic scattering and how scattering can be controlled or modified to achieve radar cross section reduction (RCSR). You'll initially learn the basics of electromagnetic scattering and radar operation as it relates to RCS; and how RCS data is visualized, measured, and modeled. Building upon this foundation, you will learn fundamental scattering mechanisms and how to use shaping and radar absorbing materials to control and modify the scattering. Special considerations for antennas, propulsion systems, and airframes will be discussed. You’ll learn how to apply these principles to aircraft design considering operational requirements, and gain an understanding of low observable (LO) aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.

This course has an accompanying/add-on Radar Cross Section Reduction Lab course that is highly recommended. The lab takes place the day after the RCSR course. In the lab course, you’ll gain hands on experience with tools and techniques for RCSR. In the morning session you’ll use several computational electromagnetics tools for RCSR, learn about materials characterization, and tour a compact range. In the afternoon session, you’ll work in teams to treat a test object, competing to minimize its RCS. In this session, you’ll gain hands-on experience with materials and treatment characterization, and apply materials and treatments to a test object.

You’ll have the option to add the lab course when registering for the RCSR course.

Course Content

RCSR BASICS

  • RCSR history
  • Introduction to electromagnetic physics 
  • Radar fundamentals

RCS PREDICTION AND MEASUREMENT

  • RCS data formats
  • RCS measurement and ranges
  • Computational electromagnetics for RCSR

SCATTERING MECHANISMS

  • High-frequency scattering
  • Low-frequency scattering

RCSR APPLICATION

  • Antennas and discrete scatterers
  • Radar absorbing materials
  • Propulsion systems

RCSR CONSIDERATIONS

  • Airframe requirements and integration
  • Manufacturing and maintainability
Requirements & Materials
Important Information

This course requires Need-to-Know Certification and a clearance requirement. Please make sure to read the Course Restrictions section below before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

Recommended

  • Knowledge of electromagnetic theory
Materials

Required

  • Need-To-Know Certification and Clearance Form (see Course Restrictions for more information)


Provided

  • A notebook and CD with the unclassified presentation materials
Course Restrictions

This course is classified. Attendance is restricted to US citizens with the appropriate security clearance and need-to-know. All contractors wishing to attend our Need-To-Know Classified Course must have a US Government sponsor’s/contracting officer’s signature. Research Security will ONLY process Need-To-Know Certification and Clearance Form with the appropriate signature. There will be no exemptions to this policy. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6374. Attendees must e-mail the Need-to-Know Certificate Form to RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu or fax to 404-407-9395. Electronic devices, including but not limited to laptops, calculators, Fitbits and Garmins, are not permitted in the classroom. Limited storage compartments may be available in some location.

Session Details

  • Special Discounts: Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) employees are eligible to receive a discount.  If you are a GTRI employee, please go to the Organizational Development website and look for the coupon code under GT Professional Development. Review coupon instructions for more information.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for engineers, maintenance crews, and managers from the defense industry and the military.

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What You Will Learn

  • Radar fundamentals and the basics of electromagnetics and scattering 
  • Radar cross section data formats, measurement, and modeling
  • High-frequency and low-frequency scattering mechanisms and reduction techniques
  • Radar-absorbing material (RAM) design and use
  • Radar cross section considerations for antennas, discrete scatterers, and propulsion systems
  • Radar cross section requirements and applications for airframes
  • Manufacturing and maintenance requirements for radar cross section reduction
Radar antenna

How You Will Benefit

  • Understand radar cross section reduction in the context of overall platform mission and survivability
  • Understand radar cross section data formats, measurement, and modeling
  • Understand the fundamentals of high-frequency and low-frequency scattering mechanisms
  • Understand methods to reduce scattering through platform shaping and material treatments
  • Comprehend radar cross section reduction in terms of manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability through a platform life cycle.
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