In this chapter, we have described GBEWR, providing some historical, theoretical, and technological details. Specifically, we first introduced the concept of GBEWR and emphasized its importance. Then, we traced back the history of EWR up to the current days, also providing an overview of some commercial products. Then, we focused on transmitter-receiver as well as antenna technology, with an emphasis on the SELEX Sistemi Integrati state of the art. We also discussed advanced signal and data processing techniques exploited in GBEWR-for instance, the important function of BM tracking.

Chapter Contents:

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Phased Array Antenna
• 8.3 Transceiver
• 8.4 Waveforms and Signal Processing
• 8.5 Tracking
• 8.6 Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) Capabilities
• 8.7 Special Functions
• 8.8 Conclusions and Further Reading
• 8.9 References

Inspec keywords: radar transmitters; missiles; national security; military radar; ballistics; radar signal processing; radar antennas; radar receivers; radar detection; radar tracking

Other keywords: GBEWR; homeland security protection; ballistic missile; radar receiver; data processing; ground-based early warning radar; BM tracking; radar antenna; radar transmitter; signal processing algorithm

Subjects: Signal detection; Radar and radiowave systems (military and defence); Radar equipment, systems and applications; Weapons; Single antennas; National security