This book presents a novel methodology for the computation of RCS of metallic structures using a parallelized version of NEC in conjunction with a finite element preprocessor which has been strategically incorporated for simplifying geometry modelling catering to NEC guidelines. It includes a thorough overview of the theoretical background of NEC including all relevant aspects of formulation and modelling. The revised methodology including all the required steps and details is discussed elaborately along with case studies and validations. This book will serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of RCS predictions and measurements.

Includes a thorough overview of the theoretical background of NEC including all relevant aspects of formulation and modelling Detailed workflow with a description on the compilation and execution of code helps readers to easily implement the code Numerous case studies with all required steps and results will help the reader to understand the novel methodology and perform validations

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Mrs. Vineetha Joy is currently working as Scientist at Centre for Electromagnetics of CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore, India. She obtained B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from University of Calicut in 2011 and received M.Tech. degree in RF & Microwave Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur in 2014. She is actively involved in various R&D programs spanning domains like Computational Electromagnetics, Electromagnetic Design and Performance Analysis of Radomes, Design and Development of broadband radar absorbing structures (RAS), Hybrid Numerical Techniques for Scattering Analysis, and Electromagnetic Characterization of Potential Materials for Airborne Structures. She has authored/co-authored several research publications including peer reviewed journal papers, symposium papers and technical reports. Ms. Rajeshwari obtained M.Tech. in Digital Electronics and Communication in 2019 from Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India and B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, in 2017 from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Her research interest includes Computational Electromagnetics, Hybrid Numerical Techniques for Scattering Analysis etc. Dr. Hema Singh is currently working as Principal Scientist at the Centre for Electromagnetics of CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore, India. Earlier, she was a professor at BITS, Pilani, Indi. She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Electronics Engineering from IIT-BHU, Varanasi India in 2000. Her active area of research is Computational Electromagnetics for Aerospace Applications, EM analysis of propagation in an indoor environment, Phased Arrays, Conformal Antennas, Radar Cross Section (RCS) Studies including Active RCS Reduction. She received Best Woman Scientist Award in CSIR-NAL, Bangalore for period of 2007-2008 for her contribution in area of active RCS reduction. Dr. Singh has co-authored nine books, one book chapter, and over 200 scientific research papers and technical reports. Dr. Raveendranath U. Nair is working as Senior Principal Scientist & Head in Centre for Electromagnetics, National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL), Bangalore, India. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Microwave Electronics from MG University, India. He has over 20 years' experience in the field of electromagnetic design and analysis of radomes, design and development of FSS based structures for airborne platforms, radar cross section (RCS) studies, design and development of artificially engineered materials, etc. He has contributed significantly to the National Radome Programs including Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) radome installed at SHAAR Sreeharikota, Fire Control Radar (FCR) radome for Jaguar aircraft, Astra missile ceramic radome, nosecone radome for Saras aircraft, multiband radomes for TU-142M aircraft etc. He has authored/co-authored over 200 research publications including peer-reviewed journal papers, symposium papers, technical reports, and two books.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Theoretical Background for the Computation of Radar Cross-Section (RCS) using NEC.- Modelling Guidelines and Input/ Output Formats in NEC.- Methodology for the Computation of RCS using Parallelized NEC and Finite Element Pre-Processor.- Studies on Pre-Selected Structures.- Conclusion.