Electromagnetic systems are used to collect, process and exploit information from the EM spectrum to provide situational awareness, communicate, and create effects. These systems are used in Defence, disaster management, search and rescue, and are fundamental to our Nation’s security. Electromagnetic systems can be either active or passive with examples including laser range finders, infrared imaging systems, spectral sensing systems, radar systems, and wireless communication systems. This course will cover the technologies that underpin these systems, the important elements of system design and how system design is determined by end application. Specific examples such as object detection in the land, air and maritime environments, threat warning and wireless communications will be addressed. Potential methods to counter these systems and reduce their efficacy will be touched upon.
By the end of the topic students will have a good knowledge of:
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