B-778
[otal No.of Questions: 8)
BE. (ETC) (Semester - VII) (RC) Exat
rapes) ETC72(RC)
mn, Noy./Dec. - 2011
MICROWAVE AND RADAR ENGINEERING
Duration: 3 Hours ‘Total Marks: 100
Instructions : 1) Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
2)
2)
23)
on
a
»)
°
»)
°)
a
»
2
»)
2) Answer EIVE full questions taking ot least ONE from each Module. |
MODULE -1
Obtain an expression for the alternating current induced in a circuit connected
between two grids when a density modulated electron beam is shot across the gap
between them, 18)
Define Beam loading, Describe the phenomenon of beam loading in a microwave
tube, (6)
Describe the causes and types of the noise prevalent in microwave tubes. [6]
With the help of neat sketch, explain te principle of operation of two-cavityklystron,
(6)
Using the mathematical theory of bunching of Reflex Klystron, derive an expression
for the arrival time of electrons in terms of the departure time. {81
With the help of sketches, explain the equivalent circuits of microwave amplifier
and oscillator. (6)
MODULE -1
With the help of schematic diagram, explain the working of Traveling Wave Tube
awn. 18]
‘With the help of neat sketches, explain the concept of mode separation by means
of straps in traveling-wave magnetrons. (61
Explain how impedance is measured using slotted line method. (6)
Explain how microwave power is measured using calorimeter-wattmeter. Discuss
its merits and demerit. 18)
Write short notes on any two : «6= 12}
3) Microwave JFET.
i) Gunn-diode.
ii) IMPATT Diodes.
PIO.B-778
5) a)
b)
°
26) a)
b)
°
97)
»)
°)
28) a)
»)
°
te ETC7-2(RC)
‘MODULE - 11
With the help of block diagram, explain the working of Conventional Pulse Radar
with superheterodyne receiver: (8)
Derive an expression forthe fundamental form of Radar equation (6
Define second-time-around! echoes in a Radar. Explain how these echoes result in
an incorrect measurement of range, (61
With the help of block diagram, explain the working of MTI Radar. (8)
Explain how the single delay-tinecanceler helps in eliminating fixed clutter of zero-
doppler frequency. Also state its limitations. (61
Explain the concept of Integration of Radar pulses. (6)
MODULE-IV
With the help of a block-diagram, explain the working of Amplitude Comparison
Monopulse Radar. (8)
Describe any two types of Tracking Radar. 8)
Differentiate between “Track With Scan’ (TWS) and ‘Single Target Tracker’ (STT).
4)
‘What are RADOMES. Explain any two types of RADOMES. 16)
Explain in brief the effect of weather on RADOMES, 4)
Write short notes on any two : [2x 5=10)
) Phase Coding.
i) Surface Wave Radar.
ii) Synthetic Aperture Radar.
ee