EW 105: Space Electronic Warfare’ by David L. Adamy reviewed

We look at this interesting book which covers a topic that is not yet something that happens, but could well be an issue in the future. Published by Artech House you can see more about it here.

EW 105: Space Electronic Warfare’ by David L. Adamy reviewed

This is a very detailed book, and goes deep into the maths of what you would need to know if you were going to calculate the trajectories of what was in space, and what you would need to do if you wanted to improve or diminish it’s future prospects. Naturally as low space around the earth begins to fill up with more and more satellites we may reach the point where some nations feel the space is crowded.

The next step from there is quite possibly the desire to take down elements that are not seen as friendly. Ronald Reagan wanted to have the ability to do something about this type of issue, it has just taken longer than some might have liked.

Adamy provides clear and detailed information about how to manage these risks and to engage with the flight patterns of satellites. The question might perhaps be, is this book ahead of it’s time or will it perhaps became the handbook of the next generation of satellite hackers and space warriors?

While the book covers a lot of the physical calculations needed to assess where satellites are, or more importantly will be, you also feel that it will be geopolitical considerations that also need to be taken into account too. Hopefully no one is going to start taking satellites out of the sky without first looking to engage politically with their perceived adversaries.

The book is certainly thought provoking and we were pleased to read it and review it as it certainly shows us that we are on the verge of a new era, and hopefully one that can be managed and resolved by more peaceful means.

More about the book here ->

Artech House announces the publication of EW 105: Space Electronic Warfare by David L. Adamy. The fifth book in the bestselling Artech House EW 100 series explores electronic warfare (EW) in space. Practical problems – including intercept and jamming of hostile signals transmitted from the Earth’s surface and the vulnerability of satellite links to attack from the Earth’s surface are discussed.

Spherical trigonometry is covered to provide the background necessary to understand the scope of satellite problems. Orbit mechanics, specifically the way the Earth and its satellites revolve around one another, is also explained.

The basics of radio propagation and how it applies to communications Electronic Warfare are demonstrated, as well as the special considerations that apply to radio transmission to and from an Earth satellite. Satellite links and link vulnerability are discussed.

Readers learn how to calculate the distance over which a satellite can view as a function of its orbital parameters, how long the satellite can see that point, and the frequency shift in signals received by the satellite or an Earth based receiver. EW applications of orbit mechanics, satellite links, radio propagation and link vulnerability are considered. Written by an expert in the field, this book is useful for technical and non-technical professionals.

More about the author

David L. Adamy David L. Adamy has 50 years experience developing EW systems from DC to Light, deployed on platforms from submarines to space, with specifications from QRC to high reliability. For the last 30 years, he has run his own company, performing studies for the US Government and defense contractors.

He has also presented dozens of courses in the US and Europe on Electronic Warfare and related subjects He has published over 200 professional articles on Electronic Warfare, receiver system design, and closely related subjects, including the popular EW101 column in the Journal of Electronic Defense. He holds an MSEE (Communication theory) and has 14 books in print, including EW 101, EW 102, and EW 103.

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