This expanded, revised and updated new edition of Introduction to RF
Stealth covers two major topics: Low Observables and Low Probability of
Intercept (LO and LPI) of radars and data links, collectively sometimes
called Stealth. Each chapter includes examples, student exercises and
references. Worked simulations are available that illustrate the
techniques described.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction and history of RF/microwave LPI/LO
techniques and some basic LPI/LO equations, expanded from the first
edition with more information on new and current systems, including more
on infrared and hypersonic missile signatures. Chapter 2 is a new
chapter, covering radiation absorbing materials and shaping, focused on
materials, meta-materials and detailed platform shaping and structures
including ships. Chapter 3 covers interceptability parameters and
analysis with corrections, updates and simulations. Chapter 4 covers
current and future intercept receivers and some of their limitations
with more information and tracking techniques. Chapter 5 surveys
exploitation of both the natural and the threat environment with
extensive threat table updates including Russian S300, S400, S500 and
more information on cellular systems. Chapter 6 deals with LPIS
waveforms and pulse compression with new material and simulations of new
codes. Chapter 7 introduces some hardware techniques associated with
LO/LPIS low sidelobe / cross section antenna and radome design with
emphasis on active electronic scan arrays. Chapter 8 is a new chapter on
RCS testing of subsystems and platforms.
