This book deals specifically with antennas used in radar installations. This chapter provides the basis for understanding the specific radar antennas. On completion you will be able to:
- Describe antenna directivity and power gain characteristics
- Describe the focusing action of a basic parabolic antenna
- Describe the basic radiation patters of the most common parabolic reflectors
- Describe the basic characters of horn radiators
- Describe the mono-pulse antenna concepts
