Introduction to Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Concepts-Sensors

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Overview

Introduction to Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Concepts-Sensors

Course Description

Gain an overview of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)-enabling technologies, systems engineering, and test and evaluation. Explore technical issues related to measures of performance, test planning, instrumentation, and sensor/system functions. Examine challenges testing of network centric systems (and systems of systems), and review aspects of human factors impacting ISR system performance.

Course Content

C4ISR INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

  • Basic concepts and vocabulary
  • C4ISR functions and platforms

RADAR

  • Radar basics
  • Radar target detection in clutter
  • Imaging radar
  • Surveillance radar

EO/IR

  • Signature physics
  • Propagation physics
  • Sensor modalities
  • Imaging sensors - basics
  • Imaging sensors - test and evaluation
  • Sensor system examples

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)

  • Signals intelligence and RF receiver introduction
  • Receiver functions

IMAGING

  • Introduction to imaging sensors
  • Imaging quality
  • Image analysis
  • Image processing

MEASUREMENT AND SIGNATURE INTELLIGENCE

RADIOMETRY AND B-RADIOMETRIC FUNDAMENTALS

LOW PROBABILITY OF INTERCEPT

Requirements & Materials

Materials

Provided

  • Notebooks containing hard copies of slides presented
  • CD-ROMs of slides presented

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for systems and electrical engineers in the defense area.

What You Will Learn

  • C4ISR introduction and overview
  • ISR sensors and platforms
  • ISR distribution
  • ISR standards and messaging

How You Will Benefit

  • Explore ISR systems, processes, and technology.
  • Understand the "big picture" of ISR concepts and domains.
  • Explore technology areas ranging from imaging sensors to communications and networks.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

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