This chapter is the introduction to the book 'Microwave Receivers with Electronic Warfare Applications' and covers the following: historical reviews; basic units of an electronic warfare receiving system; classification of electronic warfare receivers through frequency range; classification of electronic warfare receivers through applications; classification of receivers through structures; and future trend of electronic warfare receivers. It also provides an overview on the organization of the book.

Chapter Contents:

• 1.1. Historical Review
• 1.2. Basic Units of an EW Receiving System
• 1.3. Classification of EW Receivers through Frequency Range
• 1.4. Classification of EW Receivers through Applications
• 1.5. Classification of EW Receivers through Structures
• 1.6. Future Trend of EW Receivers
• 1.7. Organization of the Book
• 1.8. Specific Remarks
• References

Inspec keywords: electronic warfare; microwave receivers

Other keywords: microwave receivers; electronic warfare receiver; frequency range; receivers structure; historical reviews; electronic warfare receiving system

Subjects: Electronic warfare; Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Radio links and equipment; Radar equipment, systems and applications