1. TBSS COURSES
Course Outlines 2018
This document presents the course outlines of
course TBSS designed, developed and delivered.
LEE Kar Heng, Ph.D, M.Eng, M.Sc, B.Tech,
MIEEE
Course Director and Subject Matter Expert
Director, TBSS
TBSS offers Standardized and
Tailored Courses in Radar,
Electronic Warfare and Defense
Technology.
We design, develop and deliver
courses that meet your training
and operational needs.
We had conducted numerous
courses in Singapore, Vietnam,
Myanmar, Pakistan and Taiwan
2. 1
PRACTICAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORTS IN RADAR SYSTEMS
Synopsis
This 3-day workshop is designed to help participants to gain knowledge in radar
system design and analysis for maintenance purposes, system engineering concept
in radar system maintenance, prevent and corrective maintenance, radar system
measurement and calibration, reliability and maintainability, safety considerations,
EMC/EMI considerations and radar LRU and modules maintenance issues. Typical
radar systems will be used in appropriate topics for detailed discussion.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Appreciate system engineering, integrated logistic support and system
management and their applications in radar system maintenance and
sustainability
Understand radar block diagram, functional operations of each block and
signal flow between the blocks
LRU and modules maintenance considerations
Interpret the transmitter frequency spectrum in terms of frequency
distribution, power output, receiver response, and an acceptable spectrum
curve
Understand antenna, waveguides and radome
Describe the methods for measuring the average and peak power outputs of a
radar transmitter
Describe the methods of measuring receiver sensitivity
Define receiver bandwidth in terms of the receiver response curve and state
the most common methods of measuring TR tube recovery time
Learn various radar calibration, test and measurement techniques and
equipment used
Understand preventive maintenance and associated tasks
Understand corrective maintenance, fault finding methods and BITE
Aware the safety concerns and precautions
State the general rules for the prevention of personnel exposure to RF
radiation and emissions
Understand EMC/EMI and faults caused by EMC and EMI issues
Appreciate appropriate inventory of spare parts and importance of replacing
modules or components in accordance with manufacturers specifications
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PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Radar Block Diagram, Block Functions and Signal Flow (2 hours)
System Engineering, Integrated Logistic Support and System Maintenance (3 hours)
Reliability Models (1 hour)
Radar LRU and modules and other non-radar parts such as lubricant and paint (2
hours)
Day 2
Radar Equations and Performance Considerations (1 hour)
Prevent and Corrective Maintenance (1 hour)
Transmitter and Receiver (2 hours)
Antenna, Waveguide and Radome (2 hours)
Calibration, Test and Measurement Techniques (1 hour)
Day 3
EMC and EMI in Performance Consideration (1 hour)
MIL-STD-460 (1 hour)
RF Radiation and Emission (1 hour)
HIRF (1 hour)
Human Exposure to RF EM Fields (1 hour)
Practical Fixes (2 hours)
Customer Attended: Raytheon Singapore
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2D AND 3D RADARS
SYNOPSIS
The participants will learn the fundamental concepts of 3D Surveillance and Airborne
radars. After the course, the participants will understand the issues and techniques in
2D and 3D Radars and their applications in 2D and 3D surveillance.
Day 1 – 2D and 3D Surveillance Radar (8 hrs)
2D and 3D concepts
Height Finding
Introduction to Planar Array Concept
Beam and Frequency Scanning in 3D Radar
Pulse Compression and LFM
MTI Concepts and Processing in 3D Radar
Day 2 – Airborne and Coastal Surveillance Radars (8 hrs)
Modes of Operation and Selection Considerations
Motion Compensation in Moving Platform
Effect of Motion on Clutter
Search Modes in Airborne Radar
Tracking in Airborne Radar
Customer Attended: Ministry of Defence, Singapore
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ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS FOR COMPLEX DECISION
MAKING AND TENDER EVALUATION
SYNOPSIS
This 1-day workshop attempts to introduce AHP working principles to participants.
With the hands on practical session, the participants will be able to combine all the
provided information to make informed decisions. Spreadsheet template will be
used in the workshop for familiarization and appreciation of the methodology by
carrying out a mock-up tender evaluation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
The mathematical principles behind AHP
Application of AHP
AHP pairwise comparison scale
The inconsistency and sensitivity analysis
Ratio scales
The ratings model
AHP and resources allocation
AHP spreadsheet
Practical hands on
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
The mathematical principles behind AHP (30 mins)
Application of AHP (30 mins)
AHP pairwise comparison scale (30 mins)
The inconsistency and sensitivity analysis (30 mins)
Ratio scales (30 mins)
The ratings model (30 mins)
AHP and resources allocation (30 mins)
AHP spreadsheet (30 mins)
Practical hands on using real tender proposal data (3 hours)
Customer Attended: Police Technology Department, Police Coast Guard
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ANTENNA SYSTEMS USED IN ELECTRONIC WARFARE
APPLICATIONS
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day workshop is designed to help participants to apply antenna theory and
understand antenna parameters in EW systems.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Basic principles of electromagnetic wave propagation
Properties of transmission lines: Cables and Waveguides
EW operations and systems
Fundamental principles and parameters of antennas used in EW applications
Dipole and monopole antennas, Loop antennas, Parabolic antennas, Yagi-Uda
antennas
Patch and microstrip antennas and EW applications of patch antennas
Antenna arrays and phased array antennas
Multi-beam, beam forming and electronic beam steering
EW applications of antenna arrays
Frequency Independent EW antennas
Electrical small EW antennas
Related RF components: RF amplifiers, matching, multicouplers, oscillators,
modulators, transmitter and receiver
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
EW operations and some equations used in EW (2 hours)
Electromagnetic Radiation and Wave propagation (2 hours)
Antenna Fundamentals and Parameters (3 hours)
Day 2
Transmission lines (2 hours)
Dipole and monopole antennas (2 hours)
Antenna array (1 hour)
Waveguide, horn and parabolic antennas in EW applications (2 hours)
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Day 3
RF components (1 hour)
Phased-Array, beamforming and Electronic Beam Steering (2 hours)
Adaptive and electrical small EW antennas and arrays (2 hours)
Yagi-Uda and frequency independent antennas (2 hours)
Customer Attended: University students and Military officers (some of
the modules)
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ANTENNA SYSTEMS USED IN RADAR APPLICATIONS
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day workshop is designed to help participants to apply antenna theory and
understand antenna parameters in Radar Systems. The emphasis of this course is on
the radar system applications of the antennas.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Basic principles of electromagnetic wave propagation
Properties of transmission lines: Cables and Waveguides
Radar block diagram and associated equations
Fundamental principles and parameters of antennas used in radar
applications
Dipole and monopole antennas, Patch and microstrip antennas
Waveguide antennas, Parabolic antennas
Antenna arrays and phased array antennas
Multi-beam and electronic beam steering
Antennas used in coastal surveillance, fire control and navigation for the
Navy
Antenna issues in FMCW radars
Solid-state and Magnetron radars and issues in antenna design
Related RF components: RF amplifiers, matching, multicouplers, oscillators,
modulators, transmitter and receiver
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Radar Block Diagram, Block Functions and Signal Flow (2 hours)
Electromagnetic Radiation and Wave propagation (2 hours)
Antenna Fundamentals and Parameters (3 hours)
Day 2
Transmission lines (2 hours)
Dipole and monopole antennas (2 hours)
Antenna array (1 hour)
Waveguide, horn and parabolic antennas (2 hours)
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Day 3
RF components (1 hour)
Phased-Array and Electronic Beam Steering (1 hour)
Multi-beam, Multi-function radars (2 hours)
FMCW radar antennas (1 hour)
Solid-State and Magnetron radars (2 hours)
Customer Attended: Nil (offered as part of the Bachelor of Engineering
Degree Program)
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ELECTRO-OPTICS AND INFRARED SENSORS AND SYSTEMS
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day course is designed to provide an overview of EO-IR systems and EO-IP
based systems. It reviews the impact of environmental processes on EO-IR
operations and discusses the performance issues. Lastly, it covers the major EO-IR
components and technologies.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Basic EO-IR concepts
EO-IR system overview and components
Target characteristics, Atmospheric transmission
Optics concepts
Scanners and detectors
Modulator transfer function and resolution
Specification parameters
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
EO and IR sensors (2 hour)
Target characteristics (2 hours)
Atmospheric transmission (3 hours)
Day 2
Optics (3 hours)
Scanners (1 hour)
Detectors (3 hours)
Day 3
Modulation transfer function and resolution (4 hours)
Specification parameters (3 hours)
Customer Attended: Police Coast Guard
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UNDERSTANDING EMC
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day workshop is designed for system and equipment design and
development technical personnel and project staff who require adequate EMC
knowledge, for specification formulation in equipment, system and platform in
aerospace environment, engineering and system maintenance of electronic and
electrical equipment.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Fundamental knowledge of problem and interference sources in electrical and
electronics
Formulation of equipment and system requirements for EMC requirements in
equipment and system based on MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 Standards
The HIRF requirements for aircraft
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Development of EMC, HIRF for aircrafts and MIL-STD-461 and 464 for
military installations
Antenna based systems, signals and coupling modes
Aircraft EMC
PED Interference
Day 2
The HIRF equipment specification
HIRF electromagnetic environment
Aircraft HIRF testing
Day 3
MIL-STD-461 – equipment level EMC and requirements
MIL-STD-464 – system level EMC and requirements
Inference protection techniques
Customer Attended: SAF Ammunition Command, DSTA
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TECHNIQUES IN RADAR TRACKING
SYNOPSIS
This 5-day course aims to introduce the basic principles of radar tracking, various
tracking techniques and tracking algorithms
The participants will learn the fundamental concepts of radar tracking.
define and state the application radar tracking
understand track initiation, maintenance and termination
understand various tracking principles and methods
understand basic random variable and its application in tracking
state and explain tracking errors and factors affecting the tracking accuracy
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Topic 1. An Overview to Radar Tracking (4 hrs)
Definition and Application of Tracking in Radar Systems
Radar Block Diagram and Signals
Tracking and Display Functionalities
Topic 2. Track Target Control and Information (4 hrs)
Track Initiation Methods
Track Maintenance and Termination
Automatic Tracking and Masking
Case Study of a Typical Tracking and Display System
Topic 3. Tracking Radar Techniques (2 hrs)
Conical Scan Tracking
Monopulse Tracking
Range Tracking
Doppler Tracking
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Topic 4. Tracking Principles (4 hrs)
Radar Signal/Data Processing
Plot Extraction
Plot-to-Track Correlation
Tracking Gate Generation and Maintenance
Topic 5. Target Tracking Methodologies (8 hrs)
Single Target Tracking (STT)
Track-While-Scan (TWS)
Range-While-Scan (RWS)
Track-And-Scan (TAS)
Case Study of a Typical TWS System
Topic 6. Tracking Algorithms (8 hrs)
Basic Probability, Random Variables and Processes
- Filtering
Kalman Filtering
Topic 7. Tracking Accuracy (2 hrs)
Range, Course and Velocity Accuracy
Tracking Performance Evaluation
Radar Subsystems that Affect Tracking Accuracy
Some Practical Tracking Errors
Customer Attended: Ministry of Defence, Singapore
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ELECTRONIC INTELLIGENCE FOR NAVAL APPLICATIONS
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day workshop is designed to help participants to provide introduction of
typical analysis procedures and parameters of interest in ELINT. It covers the
interception of radar signals, use of receivers in the interception applications and
probability of intercept, direction finding and locating of emitter.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Radar interception in EW
LPI radar
Future of ELINT
Probability of intercept
ELINT antennas and direction finders
Emitter location determination
Basic intercept system characteristics
ELINT Receivers
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Role of radar interception, parameter measurements, ELINT products,
Reporting and report analysis (2 hours)
LPI radars, radar versus interceptor, radar sensitivity advantage, impact of
LPI radars and future of ELINT (3 hours)
Probability of intercept, window functions, approximation of a POI, hopping
frequency radar (2 hours)
Day 2
ELINT antennas (1 hour)
Direction finding (1 hour)
Emitter location using AOA, TDOF and TDOF/AA (2 hour)
Intercept system characteristics and ELINT Functions (1 hour)
Frequency coverage, analysis bandwidth, dynamic range, sensitivity (2 hours)
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Day 3
Limits of ELINT parameter measurements (1 hours)
ECM and ELINT receivers (1 hour)
Crystal video receiver and superheterodyne receiver (2 hours)
Instantaneous frequency measurement receiver (2 hours)
Other ELINT receivers (1 hour)
Customer Attended: Part of the course was attended by the Republic of
Singapore Air Force.
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RADAR SYSTEMS
in AVIATION, MARITIME and DEFENSE
INTRODUCTION
This 3-day course covers the radar system engineering, from radar system block
diagram, radar equations to complex signal processing techniques used. The course
will also cover various types of radars including the functions and technical
differences between primary and secondary radars used in air traffic control and the
differences of Vessel Traffic Radar and Coastal Surveillance Radars in Maritime. It
will also touch on phased array, multifunctions and active electronically scanned
radars. In particular, this cause will cover future radar technology from components,
design, processing and system perspectively.
The main objective of the course aims is to provide a strong theoretical
understanding of radars that are used in both military and commercial applications.
CERTIFICATE
Participants who complete the course with 75% attendance with be issued the
“Certificate of Participation” that is signed by the Instructor from TBSS. The
certificate illustrates the fulfillment of the course objectives per illustrated in the
course description.
TRAINING HOURS
21 hours from a total of 3 days
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Radar Systems Engineering (3 hours)
Radar block diagram
Practical Radar Equations: the Radar Range Equation
Radar functions, types and characteristics
Derivation of Probability of Detection and False Alarm Rate
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2. Radar Antennas (2 hours)
Antennas and Propagation
Antenna Characteristics – Gain, Beam Width
Antenna Arrays
Pattern Formation and Weighting Functions
Sidelobe Blanking and Cancellation
Summing and Difference Patterns
Electronic Scanning – The Phased Array
3. Phased Array Fundamentals (2 hours)
Impedance, Grating Lobing, Real and Virtual Scanning Space
Array Feeds
Digital Beam Forming
Solid-State Active Array
Some Systems
4. Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA) Radars (2 hours)
Functions Allocation in Multifunction Radars
ASEA Antennas and Operation Modes
Mode Definition, Mode Control and Resource Management
Air-Air Operations – LPI, PRF Considerations, Muli-Target Tracking
Air-Ground Operations – SAR, Pulse Compression, Azimuth
Compression and Auto-Focus
5. Radar Signal Processing (4 hours)
Statistical Characteristics of Radar Signals
Coherent and Non-Coherent Detection
CFAR
MTI and Doppler Processing
Pulse Compression and Matched Filtering
Single Track Filtering – filter and Kalman filter
Sythetic Aperture Processing
6. Air Traffic Control Surveillance and Radar Systems (2 hours)
Primary and Secondary Radars
Surface Movement Radars
Multilateration Systems
IFF and Mode A/C
ADS-B and ADS-C
The ICAO guidelines on ATC Surveillance
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7. Multifunction Radars (2 hours)
Functions
Tracking and Control
Resource management
8. Radar Performance Evaluation (2 hours)
Trials, Experimentation and Measurements
Acceptance Tests
Statistical Analysis
9. Future Radar Technologies (2 hours)
The use of AI in radar systems to combat EW
Small Radars
Photonics Based Radars
Ultra-WideBand Radars
Radars on Drones
Customer Attended: Republic of Singapore Air Force, Police
Technology Department, Singapore Technologies.
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RADAR SYSTEMS for NAVAL OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
This 3-day course covers the radar system engineering, from radar system block
diagram, radar equations to complex signal processing techniques used, with focus
in small target detection capability. The course will also cover various types of
maritime and naval radars, including the functions and technical differences of
Vessel Traffic Radar and Coastal Surveillance Radars in Maritime. It will touch on
phased array, muti-functions and active electronically scanned radars. In particular,
this cause will cover future radar technology from components, design, processing
and system perspectives.
The main objective of the course aims is to provide a strong theoretical
understanding of radars that are used in both military and commercial maritime
applications.
CERTIFICATE
Participants who complete the course with 75% attendance with be issued the
“Certificate of Participation” that is issued by the TBSS. The certificate illustrates the
fulfillment of the course objectives per stipulated in the course description. The
certificate entitles the participants a 5% discount when the participant attends
another TBSS organized course(s).
TRAINING HOURS
21 hours from a total of 3 days (24 to 26 January 2018).
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Radar Systems Engineering (2 hours)
Radar block diagram
Practical Radar Equations: Solutions to Radar Equation
Radar functions, types and characteristics
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2. Radar Antennas and Arrays (2 hours)
Antennas and Propagation
Antenna Characteristics – Gain, Beam Width
Antenna Arrays
Pattern Formation and Weighting Functions
Sidelobe Blanking and Cancellation
Summing and Difference Patterns
Electronic Scanning – The Phased Array
3. Phased Array Fundamentals (2 hours)
Impedance, Grating Lobes, Real and Virtual Scanning Space
Array Feeds
Digital Beam Forming
Solid-State Active Array
Some Practical Systems
4. Active Electronically Scanned Array (ASEA) Radars (2 hours)
Functions Allocation in Multifunction Radars
ASEA Antennas and Operation Modes
Mode Definition, Mode Control and Resource Management
Muli-Target Tracking
5. Radar Signal Processing (3 hours)
Statistical Characteristics of Radar Signals
Derivation of Probability of Detection and False Alarm Rate
Coherent and Non-Coherent Detection
CFAR
MTI and Doppler Processing
Pulse Compression and Matched Filtering
Single Track Filtering – filter and Kalman filter
Diversity Techniques
Sea Clutter Characteristics
Techniques Used in Small Target Detection
6. Fire Control Radar (3 hours)
Block Diagram and Design of FCS
Search and Tracking Radar Components and Subsystems
The Fire Control Problem and Equations
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7. FMCW Radar (2 hours)
Benefits and Limitations
Design of FMCW
The design of a typical FMCW radar
8. LPI Radar (2 hours)
LPI Radar Principles
Characteristics of LPI radars
Waveform Used in LPI radars
Some LPI Radars
9. Marine Radar Performance Evaluation (2 hours)
IMO Regulations on Marine Radars
Performance and Evaluation
VTS Radars
Coastal Surveillance Radars
10. Future Radar Technologies (1 hour)
Small Radars
Photonics Based Radars
Ultra-WideBand Radars
Radars on Drones
Customer Attended: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Naval Military
Experts Institute, Republic of Singapore Navy.
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Electronic Warfare for RSAF
Course Synopsis
This course provides a brief introduction of Electronic Warfare with emphasis on the
Air applications. It covers the brief history, terms and definitions used in EW as well
as jamming techniques. In addition, this course also provides an in-depth discussion
on radar and communications covering radar surveillance, fire control radars and
the strength and weaknesses of radars. Last but not least, this course also gives an
overview to Electro-Optics and IR imaging techniques. Case studies on some
successes and failure will be presented to enhance the awareness of EW of the
participants.
This course is designed for participants with none or little EW knowledge.
Participants with EW experiences will be able to refresh their fundamentals.
Topics
History of EW
ES, EP, EA in modern warfare (specific to air warfare, including GBAD)
Definitions and terms
Radar and communications fundamentals (surveillance and fire control radars)
Radar and communications vulnerabilities
Jamming concepts
Active vs passive jamming
Denial and deception jamming
EO/IR
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Topics Objective
History of EW EW is not new and has been practiced in
major conflicts. It is crucial to look at the
historical development of EW to appreciate
the strategic role it plays.
ES, EP & EP in modern warfare
(specific to air warfare, including
GBAD)
What is Electronic Warfare Support and
Electronic Project and How important are
they in Ground Based Air Defence?
Definitions and terms Technical terms are widely used in EW books
and articles, it is importance to understand
their definitions correctly to fully understand
the content.
Radar and comms Fundamentals
(Surveillance and Fire Control Radars)
What is a radar? What is a communication
system? What are the differences between
surveillance and fire control functions? This
session provides an introduction to Radar
Systems in terms of block diagrams and
applications.
Radar and Comms Vulnerabilities The difference between radar EW and
communication EW will be discussed how the
weaknesses of radar and communication
systems are being made use of in EW.
Jamming Concepts What is jamming? How are radar and
Communication systems being jammed? Is
interference jamming?
Active vs Passive Jamming Discuss active and passive jammings in terms
of their differences and applications.
Denial and Deception Jamming What are denial and deception jamming? This
session discusses denial deception jamming in
terms of operating concepts and how and
when are they being deployed.
Customer Attended: Republic of Singapore Air Force.
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OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION
SYNOPSIS
This 3-day course is designed to help participants understand test and evaluation (T&E)
in system acquisition and development. It covers the T&E in both the developmental
and operation phases of project implementations. The course also discusses the OT&E
basics, Design of Experiments (DOE), case studies and work examples.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Understand the role of T&E
Differentiate between Developmental and Operational T&E
Understand the principles of OT&E
Understand the OT&E processes and phases
Understand DOE
Able to perform DOE
Perform test planning, design and analysis
Day 1
Course Introduction
System Life Cycle and System Engineering
T&E in System Acquisition and Development
OT&E Phases and Processes
Day 2
Planning
Test Execution
Statistical Review
Performance Testing and Comparison Testing
Case Study and Worked Examples
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Day 3
Single Factor, 2-Factor and Multi-Factor Design
Limited Testing Analysis
Fractional Design
Case Study and Worked Examples
Customer Attended: PTD and PCG Logs (part of the course related to
ILS).
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TERMA 5102/5502 RADAR SENSOR SYSTEM TECHNICAL COURSE
Synopsis
This 5-day course covers the theoretical and practical parts of Terma Radar
(5102/5502/2202/5502/5602), depending on the system deployed.
The main objective of the course is the equip the participants to carry out necessary
operations and support at system level.
Duration
This is a 5-day course, covering a total of 35 hours.
Intended Audience
End users.
No. of Participants
6 per class.
Instructor
Certified Terma Engineer
Prerequisites
Good theoretical knowledge of electronics and some experiences in radar technology.
Set Up
The course requires classroom set up and access to radar site.
Proposed Course Outline
1. Radar System - Quick Summary
Radar parameters, propagation and block diagram
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2. Signal Processing
Pulse width discrimination
M-of-N cancellation
Sweep integration
Frequency diversity
Time diversity
Squint angle
STC
MAL
CFAR
Pulse compression
Power computation
SCD
3. Transceiver
Design and structure
Specification
Operations
4. Radar Service Tool (RST)
Installation and start up
Views, perspective and tools
Recordings and playbacks
5. Modules
Power supply unit
CP4 processing boards
PC carrier board
External I/O
Interconnections
RxTx control
RxTx
SSPA
6. BITE
Errors, warnings, logs and measurements
7. Cabling
Wiring and terminations
8. Antenna
Turning unit
ACU
Frequency converter
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9. Maintenance
PM, CM and fault-finding
PRACTICAL
• Replacement of modules
• Using RST
• Adjustment and alignment
• Back-up
• Maps
• Print-outs
• Set-up of IP addresses
• Software update
• Physical inspection
• System familiarization
Customer Attended: ELCOM, Vietnam Maritime Administration,
Viettel, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
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RADAR SYSTEMS WITH PRACTICAL USING SKYRADAR
SkyRadar Consortium, Germany
INTRODUCTION
This 5-day course covers the radar system engineering, from radar system block
diagram, radar equations to complex signal processing techniques used. The course
will also cover various types of radars including the functions and technical
differences between Vessel Traffic Radar and Coastal Surveillance Radars in
Maritime. It will also touch on phased array, FMCW and active electronically
scanned radars. In particular, this course will cover practical hands on using a real
radar system..
The main objective of the course aims is to provide a strong theoretical
understanding and practical skills of radars that are used in both military and
commercial applications.
CERTIFICATE
Participants who complete the course with 75% attendance and pass a test (theory
and practical) with be issued the “Certificate of Achievement” that is signed by the
Program Director from AIC JSC and the Instructor from TBSS. The certificate
illustrates the fulfillment of the course objectives per illustrated in the course
description.
VENUE
The course will be conducted at site where the SkyRadar Training Systems are
installed.
TRAINING HOURS
35 hours from a total of 5 days.
7 hours of theory and practical tests.
COURSE MANAGEMENT
A secret Facebook group “TBSS Radar System with SkyRadar” has been created for
material depository, course forum and knowledge sharing.
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TIME TABLE
DAY 1
0800-0830 REGISTRATION
0830-1030 RADAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (2 out of 4 hours)
1030-1100 BREAK
1100-1200 RADAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (1 out of 4 hours)
1200-1300 LUNCH
1300-1400 RADAR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (1 out of 4 hours)
1300-1500 RADAR ANTENNAS (1 out of 3 hours)
1500-1530 BREAK
1530-1730 RADAR ANTENNAS (2 out 3 hours)
DAY 2
0800-1000 PHASED ARRAY FUNDAMENTALS (2 out of 4 hours)
1000-1030 BREAK
1030-1230 PHASED ARRAY FUNDAMENTALS (2 out of 4 hours)
1230-1330 LUNCH
1330-1530 FMCW RADAR PRINCIPLES (2 out of 3 hours)
1530-1600 BREAK
1600-1700 FMCW RADAR PRINCIPLES (1 out of 3 hours)
DAY 3
0800-1000 RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING (2 of 7 hours)
1000-1030 BREAK
1030-1230 RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING (2 of 7 hours)
1230-1330 LUNCH
1330-1530 RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING (2 of 7 hours)
1530-1600 BREAK
1600-1700 RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING (1 of 7 hours)
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TIME TABLE
DAY 4
0800-1000 SKYRADAR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (2 out of 4 hours)
1000-1030 BREAK
1030-1230 SKYRADAR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (2 out of 4 hours)
1230-1330 LUNCH
1330-1530 RADAR SYSTEM EXERCISES (2 of 5 hours)
1530-1600 BREAK
1600-1700 RADAR SYSTEM EXERCISES (1 of 5 hours)
DAY 5
0800-1000 RADAR SYSTEM EXERCISES (2 out of 5 hours)
1000-1030 BREAK
1030-1230 FMCW EXERCISES (2 out of 5 hours)
1230-1330 LUNCH
1330-1530 FMCW EXERCISES (2 of 5 hours)
1530-1600 BREAK
1600-1700 FMCW EXERCISES (1 of 5 hours)
DAY 6
Theory Test - 2 hours
Practical - 3 hours
Feedback and Issuance of Certificates - 2 hours
COURSE OUTLINE
1. Radar Systems Engineering (4 hours)
a) Radar block diagram
b) Practical Radar Equations: the Radar Range Equation
c) Radar functions, types and characteristics
d) Derivation of Probability of Detection and False Alarm Rate
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2. Radar Antennas (3 hour)
a) Antennas and Propagation
b) Antenna Characteristics – Gain, Beam Width
c) Antenna Arrays
d) Pattern Formation and Weighting Functions
e) Sidelobe Blanking and Cancellation
f) Summing and Difference Patterns
3. Phased Array Fundamentals (4 hours)
a) Impedance, Grating Lobe, Real and Virtual Scanning Space
b) Array Feeds
c) Electronic Scanning – The Phased Array
d) Digital Beam Forming
e) Solid-State Active Array
f) ASEA Radars
4. FMCW Radar Principles (3 hours)
a) FMCW Concepts and Benefits
b) Design Considerations
c) Tests and Some Results
5. Radar Signal Processing (7 hours)
a) Receiver
b) Statistical Characteristics of Radar Signals
c) Coherent and Non-Coherent Detection
d) CFAR
e) MTI and Doppler Processing
f) Pulse Compression and Matched Filtering
g) Single Track Filtering – filter and Kalman filter
h) Synthetic Aperture Processing
6. Practical Exercise (14 hours)
a) SkyRadar Training System Configuration
b) Radar System Exercises
c) FMCW Exercises
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FUNDAMENTAL ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Synopsis
This 5-day module is designed based on the stringent mathematics foundation
required to master radar, electronic warfare and defense technology, systems and
solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Algebra
Matrices
Geometry
Functions
Quadratic Equations
Calculus
Complex Numbers
Probability
Statistic
Decibel
Graph Plotting
Practical Problems
Computer Techniques: Excel and Scilab
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Junior Officers
New trainees
Officers requiring refreshment or revision
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Algebra
Matrices
Geometry
Real problems and solutions
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Day 2
Functions
Quadratic Equations
Calculus
Real problems and solutions
Day 3
Complex Numbers
Probability
Statistic
Real problems and solutions
Day 4
Complex Numbers
Probability
Statistic
Real problems and solutions
Day 5
Using Computer to Solve Mathematics
Solving real engineering problems using Excel and Scilab
Assessment
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued to students who passed the test. This
certificate is one of the prerequisites required for the Radar, Electronic Warfare and
Defense Technology Courses.
Customer Attended: Part of Engineering Mathematics Courses offered to
Polytechnic and University Students taught (Temasek Polytechnic, SIM University
and University of Southern Queensland)
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FUNDAMENTAL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS PRINCIPLES
Synopsis
This 5-day module is designed to equip the participants all the necessary and
required knowledge and skill to master radar, electronic warfare and defense
technology, systems and solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN & GAIN:
Basic Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Circuits
Basic Communications System
Fundamental Antenna and Propagation
Digital System and Programming
Computer Techniques: Excel and Scilab
Practical: Using Arduino to Understand Circuits and Programming
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Junior Officers
New trainees
Officers requiring refreshment or revision
PROPOSED COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Basic Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Circuits
Introduction to Arduino Uno Board
Day 2
Digital System and Programming
Constructing and Understand Electronic Circuits Using Arduino UNO
Day 3
Basic Communications System
Fundamental Antenna and Propagation
Understand the Communication Circuit Used in Arduino UNO
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Day 4
Electronic Circuits Projects Using Arduino UNO
Day 5
Building a Simple Communication System Using Arduino UNO
Assessment
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued to students who passed the test. This
certificate is one of the prerequisites required for the Radar, Electronic Warfare and
Defense Technology Courses.
Customer Attended: Part of Engineering Mathematics Courses offered to
Polytechnic and University Students taught (Temasek Polytechnic and Newcastle
University)
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Who we are
Contact Us, Know Us
We are located in both Vietnam and Singapore. We can be contacted at
Whatsapp : +65 9191 6893
Email : lkarheng@gmail.com
Websites : https://www.facebook.com/tbss.c3e/
: https://www.facebook.com/TBSSTruongThuong
: https://www.facebook.com/TBSSKids/
TBSS install, commission, integrate and test radar systems, electronic warfare
equipment and coastal surveillance systems. TBSS is also a Training and
Consultancy provider in our expertise areas..
TBSS is a start-up, we went through the difficult and tough times. We are
engineers turned entrepreneurs in a foreign land, Vietnam. We call ourselves
ENGINEERPRENEUR because we run our business with passion in engineering
and we are still practising.
Our course director and Founder, Dr LEE, is a qualified engineer who has
groomed his two children well, one of them is MOE scholar and a teacher, and the
other was a National Tennis Player, NS Naval Diver, NS Naval Officer and a
Raffles Alumni, he is also a NUS Scholars.
TBSS is NOT a 3rd
party training company, our instructors are practitioners who
are also certified and experienced to teach.
362 Upper Paya Lebar Road, #07-15 Da Jin
Factory Building, S534963, Singapore
Tầng 2 Số 8 Lê Văn Thiêm, Phú Mỹ
Hưng, Phường Tân Phong, Quận 7, Tp.Hồ Chí
Minh, 700000, Vietnam