Space Electronic Reconnaissance: Localization Theories and Methods

Determining the positions of various radar, communication, or navigation sources by intercepting radio signals transmitted from these sources is very useful in electronic intelligence collection and early warning. Due to the regular orbit of a satellite and the prior knowledge of emitters on the Earth’s surface, the localization problem in space electronic reconnaissance is intrinsically different from geolocation problems using platforms on land, ocean or air. This book presents some basic theories and methods of how to geolocate the emitter on earth or in aerospace by using one or multiple satellites.

• Presents the theories and methods of determining a source’s position in space through the use of satellites.

• Introduces the methods, principles and technologies of
 • localization and tracking sources with space electronic reconnaissance systems

 • localization algorithms and error in satellite system and near-space platform systems

 • tracking algorithms and error in single satellite-to-satellite tracking systems.

• Provides the fundamentals, mathematics, analysis, measurements, and systems of localization with emphasis on defense industry applications.

This book is written for engineers and researchers working in avionics, radar, communication, navigation and electronic warfare. The book can also be used by postgraduates studying aerospace engineering, electronic engineering, communication engineering, and electronic countermeasures.