Battlespace Electronics: Network -Enabled Electronic Warfare

Annotation Serving as a one-stop EW resource, this authoritative book provides a comprehensive overview the important concepts and techniques used in electronic warfare (EW) and the management of information within this environment. Written in clear, understandable language for non-technical as well as engineering professionals, the book describes a variety of basic EW threats and explains the specific techniques and systems used to combat each threat and gain an advantage. Richly illustrated with four-color photos, charts and diagrams, this practical reference covers a wide range of key areas, from information in the battlespace, waveforms and basic electromagnetic principles, and radar systems to electro-optical systems, network enabled warfare, and the future evolution of electronic combat systems The era of mechanized warfare is rapidly giving way to the battle for information superiority enabled by electronic technologies that provide data for detailed analysis of enemy forces and capabilities. Supported with over 400 color photographs and illustrations, this new book is written and designed specifically to help non-specialists quickly understand the complexities of Network Enabled Capability (NEC). It offers professionals expert guidance on how to achieve information dominance throughout the battlespace by effectively employing the technologies, concepts, and decision-making processes of network enabled warfare. Written in clear, non-technical language with minimum mathematics, this book How to use sensor technologies, including radar and electronic warfare systems, to disseminate information to key decision makers in timely and relevant manner; How networked systems can be used to greatly improve on the speed, quality and output of decision-making cycles; How these technologies allow for the effective acquisition and dissemination of intelligence, while denying the collection, dissemination and use of intelligence by enemy forces; What factors need to be taken into account when designing systems and equipment for use in a network-enabled environment; The evolving requirements for future air, land, and sea battlespace scenarios. The era of mechanized warfare is rapidly giving way to the battle for information superiority -- an advantage enabled by electronic technologies that provide data for detailed analysis of enemy forces and capabilities. Supported with over 400 color photographs and illustrations, this book is written and designed specifically to help nonspecialists quickly understand the complexities of network-enabled capability (NEC). It offers professionals expert guidance on how to achieve information dominance throughout the battlespace by effectively employing the technologies, concepts, and decision-making processes of network-enabled warfare Introduction. The Evolving Role of Networks and Sensors in Network Enabled Warfare. Waveforms and Basic Electromagnetic Principles. Principles of Network Enabled Warfare. Radar Systems. Radar Applications in Network Enabled Warfare. Electronic Warfare Systems. Electronic Warfare Applications in Network Enabled Warfare. Electro-Optical Sensors and Systems. Electro-Optical and Infra-Red Applications in Network Enabled Warfare. Future Evolution of Electronic Combat Systems. Appendices. Provides a comprehensive overview of the important concepts and techniques used in electronic warfare (EW) and the management of information within this environment. This book describes a variety of basic EW threats and explains the specific techniques and systems used to combat each threat and gain an advantage. intelligence and information operations 978-1-59693-337-8,battlespace technologies,information dominance,Artech House Inc.