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The completely rewritten and revised Second Edition updates a famous work originally published by the Hughes Aircraft Company. Much more than a simple introduction, the book is actually a history, reference, tech manual, and textbook rolled into one beautiful illustrated volume, packed with full color photos, drawings, tables and charts, plus knowledgeable, informative text. Twelve new chapters cover all the sophisticated stealth radar techniques. Over 90% of the illustrations are in color as the book describes over a dozen airborne radar systems currently in service, from long-range surveillance to environmental monitoring. The first three chapters can be used as a stand-alone briefing on modern radar for readers who need a quick introduction. Key Features: - Brilliantly illustrated full-color photographs, graphs, and figures - 12 new chapters completely update the content - Excellent for both specialists and nonspecialists
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This book is an ideal introduction to the subject for nonspecialists: engineers, technicians, pilots, and aerospace industry marketing, public relations, and customer support personnel. Also excellent as a reference for specialists in the field. The book is printed in full color.
About the Author:
George Stimson was hired by the Hughes Aircraft Company in 1951 to write a widely circulated technical periodical called the "Radar Interceptor." Working closely with the company's top designers over the next 39 years, he witnessed first hand the fascinating evolution of airborne radar from simple systems to the advanced pulse-doppler systems of today. Following his retirement in 1990, he has remained active in the field, teaching a short course at the National Test Pilots School in Mojave. he continues to write, and completed the article on radar for the 1998 edition of the Encyclopedia Americana.
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- PublisherSciTech Publishing
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 1891121154
- ISBN 13 9781891121159
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number2
- Number of pages584
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