Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems Design and Analysis
Goleta Engineering specializes in the design, analysis, and development of radar and electronic warfare systems. Founded in 1979, the practice provides technical expertise in synthetic aperture radar (SAR), signal processing, and millimeter wave sensor technology.
John C. Kirk Jr.Principal Engineer
Specialized engineering services focused on the design, analysis, and algorithm development for advanced radar and electronic combat applications.
Developing advanced signal processing algorithms, motion compensation techniques, and foliage penetration solutions for imaging radar systems.
Developing compact sensor approaches, focal plane arrays, and frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technology for landing and tracking systems.
Designing lightweight, low-power radar systems featuring moving target indication and synthetic aperture radar modes for unmanned aerial vehicles.
Providing professional instruction and courses in imaging radar technology, signal processing, and electronic warfare.
Defense · Aerospace · Aviation · Electronics
Aerospace
Developed low-cost, signal-based motion compensation algorithms to correct for down-range and cross-range aircraft motion during synthetic aperture radar imaging, ensuring high-quality imaging without requiring expensive motion measurement hardware.
Defense
Developed an automated carrier landing system millimeter-wave radar sensor approach featuring advanced focal plane arrays and frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technology.
Defense
Developed an efficient, motion-tolerant synthetic aperture radar processing algorithm for foliage-penetrating applications, enabling significantly faster processing than conventional algorithms.
Defense · Client: MMCOMM
Collaborated on the development of an eight-pound millimeter-wave radar featuring moving target indication and synthetic aperture radar modes designed to support small unmanned aerial vehicle operations.