MIMO Radar Signal Processing

by Jian Li and Petre Stoica

Published 1 January 2008
The first book to present a systematic and coherent picture of MIMO radars Due to its potential to improve target detection and discrimination capability, Multiple-Input and Multiple-Output (MIMO) radar has generated significant attention and widespread interest in academia, industry, government labs, and funding agencies. This important new work fills the need for a comprehensive treatment of this emerging field. Edited and authored by leading researchers in the field of MIMO radar research, this book introduces recent developments in the area of MIMO radar to stimulate new concepts, theories, and applications of the topic, and to foster further cross-fertilization of ideas with MIMO communications.
Topical coverage includes: Adaptive MIMO radar Beampattern analysis and optimization for MIMO radar MIMO radar for target detection, parameter estimation, tracking,association, and recognition MIMO radar prototypes and measurements Space-time codes for MIMO radar Statistical MIMO radar Waveform design for MIMO radar Written in an easy-to-follow tutorial style, MIMO Radar Signal Processing serves as an excellent course book for graduate students and a valuable reference for researchers in academia and industry.

A comprehensive review of the development, challenges and utilisation of magnetic field measurement

Magnetic Field Measurement with Applications to Modern Power Grids offers an authoritative review of the development of magnetic field measurement and the application of the technology to the smart grid. The authors, noted experts in the field, present the challenges to the field of magnetics and explore the use of cutting-edge magnetic technology in the development of the smart grid. In addition, the authors discussed the applications of magnetic field measurements in substations, generations systems, transmission systems and distribution systems. The specialized applications of magnetic field measurements in these venues are explored including the typical sensors used, the field strength levels and spectral frequencies involved and the mathematics that are needed to process data measurements.

The book presents the complex topic of electromagnetics in clear and understandable terms. Magnetic Field Measurement with Applications to Modern Power Grids offers researchers in the magnetic community a guide to the progress of the smart grid and helps to inspire innovation of magnetic technologies in the smart grid. The technologies of measurement are a bridge between mathematical models and application oriented practice. The book is a guide to that bridge and:

  • Offers a comprehensive review of the development of magnetic field measurement
  • Shows how magnetic field measurement applies to the smart grid
  • Outlines the challenges, trends and needs for future magnetic measurement systems
  • Includes information on the need for levels of standardisation, smart grid applications and innovative sensors

Written for researchers in smart grid, power engineers, power grid companies and professionals in the measurement and test industries, Magnetic Field Measurement with Applications to Modern Power Grids is an authoritative guide that offers a clear understanding of the relationship between the magnetic field measurement and power grids. 


Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid

- Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid
- Presents the most updated technological developments in the measurement and testing of power systems within the smart grid environment
- Reflects the modernization of electric utility power systems with the extensive use of computer, sensor, and data communications technologies, providing benefits to energy consumers and utility companies alike
- The leading author heads a group of researchers focusing on the construction of smart grid and smart substation for Sichuan Power Grid, one of the largest in China's power system