Presented by:
Dr. Michael Wicks
AFRL/Sensors Directorate, USA
Course Description:
Waveform diversity is an emerging technology that has dramatically altered the development of futuristic radar systems, as has knowledge based processing and control. With increasing numbers of radio frequency sensors and communications systems, battlefield scenarios have become more complex and continuously redefined. Our challenge will be to effectively use this technology to enhance overall performance of advanced radar systems operating within available spectrum in these battlefield environments. Technologies essential to this goal include cognition and knowledge based systems for waveform generation timing and control, and intelligent radar signal/data processing for detection, parameter estimation and track processing. Cognition is defined as the act or process of knowing, including both awareness and judgment. Awareness of the dynamically changing spectral environment and judgment for the selection of optimal waveform parameters and sensor placement will enable dramatically improved performance for target surveillance/reconnaissance in addition to enhanced interference mitigation. A confluence of factors and technologies now makes waveform diverse knowledge based systems a logical and affordable alternative to classically designed radars.
Instructor Biography:
Dr. Michael C. Wicks |
Dr. Michael Wicks began his career with the Air Force in 1981. He advanced to Senior Engineer by 1990, Principal Engineer by 1998, and assumed his current position in 2002. His technical expertise encompasses space-time adaptive processing, advanced algorithm development, and ultra-wideband radar. His expertise includes polarimetric sensor signal processing, inverse synthetic aperture radar imaging, knowledge-base applications to radar signal processing, concealed weapons detection, ground-penetrating radar, bistatic radar, and radar systems engineering. Dr. Wicks holds 14 U.S. patents (with a 15th patent pending), and has authored or co-authored two books, several book chapters, and over 300 journal, conference, and technical papers. Additionally, Dr. Wicks participates in numerous national and international panels, committees, and working groups, including NATO and other multi-national organizations. |
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