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The article presents the author views on the different approaches of the phase noise measurements. The author states that phase noise is a measure that shows the frequency stability of an electronic signal. the author further discusses the long-term frequency stability and short-term frequency stability, single-sideband (SSB) phase noise and phase-noise measurement techniques

The article reports that safety, environmental conditions, fuel efficiency, greater passenger comfort and convenience are given importance while using electronic equipment in cars. According to iSupply Corp., the U.S. government's order for electronic stability control will increase sales in certain automotive segments. Ultrasonic transducers and radar based sensing are promoting the growth of parking assistance systems in cars and also helping in object detection and parking assistance.

This article focuses on the development of the wind-shear detection system developed by researchers at the Airborne Wind-Shear Detection and Avoidance Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The development began when alarm over commercial airline crashes related to wind shear moved the U.S. government into action. Researchers needed to develop a simulation model that gave pilots enough warning time before entering a microburst. In investigating the right sensor technology, the NASA team settled on X-band Doppler radar. INSET: THE WIND-SHEAR PHENOMENON.

The article evaluates the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) test gear, a Software Defined Radar System (SDR).

The article presents the author views on the role of waveform generators in signal creation for analog, digital, and optical testing to 20 gigahertz. It states that there are difficulty in designing and analyzing signal creation of a wide range of military electronics systems, including for electronic-warfare (EW), radar, and signal-intelligence (SIGINT) systems.

Looks back at the significant events in the United States electronics industry which took place during the last century. Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent bulb; Invention of battery-powered radios; Emergence of the radar.

The article reports on the development phase of the commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) radar processing module technology which was completed by product manufacturer Curtiss-Wright Corp. for the South Korean defense contractor LIGNexl.

The article focuses on an order received by Phonon Corp. from a defense contractor for pulse compression modules for a radar application.

The article offers information on the APG-79(V)X active electronically scanned array radar system from Raytheon Co.

The article focuses on the key role of radar systems in modern warfare strategies as well as in commercial applications such as collision-avoidance systems in automobiles.

The article reports on a contract awarded by Boeing Co. to Raytheon Co. for the low-rate initial production of active electronically-scanned-array radar system, which is part of the F-15 Radar Modernization Program of the U.S. Air Force.

The article offers brief information on Spotter Radar Backpack Kit (RBK) from SpotterRF.

Features the PN9002 radar stability test systems developed byAeroflex Inc. Advantage of the test system; Cost of the tester;Feature of PN9002 test system.

Focuses on the design and function of the radar in the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Defense Department in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Purpose of installing the radar; Uses of the facility; Design of the transmitter.

Presents three electronics industries-related news items in the United States, compiled in the week of January 24, 2000. Development of luminescent sensors to virtually instantaneously detect and identify both biological and chemical agents; Patents for micropower radar technology; Use of the annihilation of matter and antimatter.

Focuses on the TRD-1211 mobile radar system developed by Warsaw, Poland-based Polish Institute of Technology which automatically detects and tracks objects at up to 350 kilometers (km) in range and 40 km in altitude. Primary electronic equipment units comprising the system; Institute's use of a commercial-off-the-shelf signal processing subsystem during the design process.