EW Foundation

This course introduces EW and the organization of EW

Course Overview

The basic theory of communications, radar and electro-optics (EO) are followed by EW relating to these systems. Also covered are emitter types and parameters, basic emitter identification from parameters, the principles of an air defence system and the principles of missile guidance. Systematic’s own EW database management system, Systematic EWare, is used for demonstration along with other software tools.

Duration

2 weeks

Audience

All

Course Content

• Introduction to EW
• Introduction to EW operational support
• Fundamentals of radar systems
• Functional analysis
• EW principles

Skills Learned

Upon completion of the course, students should understand the importance of EW within military organizations. Students should also understand the basic principles of communication, radar and EO equipment and how EW is used against them. Students should be able to ascertain the function of an emitter based on given parameters and should understand how data is managed in an EW operational support centre. Students should understand the basic principles of EW and EW equipment.

Course Prerequisites

A basic understanding of electro-magnetic theory would be useful but is not essential.

Time in Exercises

10%

Tools

EW database management software

Associated Courses

All