RF Theory for ES Operations

RF Theory for ES Operations

Course Length: 18 hours total - delivered across 6 sessions of 3-hours each.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC), June 1st – June 17th, 2020
PLEASE NOTE: This course will be delivered through Adobe Connect. To ensure your computer system has access to Adobe Connect, please test your system HERE. Each session will be recorded and made available to all registrants for 30 days after the course. If you miss a session or two, you can catch up by viewing the recording!

Description:

After a thorough overview of key electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) concepts, with an emphasis on the RF spectrum and commensurate propagation mechanisms and environmental impacts, this course will leverage several air, sea and land-based scenarios to address ES advantages and disadvantages associated with various RF wavelengths. The course will also provide a survey of propagation modeling techniques and an update on modern RF operating trends.

Agenda for topics covered in each 3-hour session:

Session 1 – Monday June 1st, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•EMS Overview
•The RF Spectrum
•Decibels in the RF Workplace

Session 2 – Wednesday June 3rd, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•Antenna Types and Performance Parameters
•Coaxial Cables and Waveguides
•Propagation Mechanisms and Environmental Impacts

Session 3 – Monday June 8th, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•The One-Way Link Equation
•RF Gains and Losses
•Survey of Propagation Modeling Methods

Session 4 – Wednesday June 10th, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•Survey of Modern RF Operating Trends – Part 1
•ES Scenario 1: Land-based Operations

Session 5 – Monday June 15th, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•Survey of Modern RF Operating Trends – Part 2
•ES Scenario 2: Sea-based Operations

Session 6 – Wednesday June 17th, 2020 13:00 – 16:00 EDT (17:00 – 20:00 UTC);
•Survey of Modern RF Operating Trends – Part 3
•ES Scenario 3: Airborne Operations
•Course Wrap-up

Who should attend:

Who should attend: This course is best suited for those that are already working in the EW arena and/or have completed a basic course in EW fundamentals.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Dr. Ford has spent the past four decades in support of EW, including systems engineering, research, development, ground/in-flight testing, and extensive tactical experience supporting surface, subsurface, and airborne platforms. He has presented EW and UAS training around the globe, including professional seminars for both Erevno Aerospace and Corvus Consulting, as well as graduate courses for a leading aerospace university. He is currently an EW science adviser for the U.S. Navy, as well as a commercial UAS pilot, the latter including chief test pilot/test director for a new series of high speed/high altitude jet powered UAS. He also serves as the volunteer UAS Operations Advisor for Washington State’s Center of Excellence for Unmanned Systems. Pat received his Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University, with a Specialization in Naval Warfare Operations Analysis, where his research focused on the first ever use of a commercial off-the-shelf radar on a Group 3 or smaller UAS. He received his Master of Science degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota. A retired U.S. Naval Reserve cryptologic officer, he is one of the few individuals to graduate from both the National Intelligence University Post Graduate Intelligence Program and the Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program.