Merrill Skolnik (November 6, 1927 – January 27, 2022) was an American researcher in the area of
radar systems and the author or editor of a number of standard texts in the field. He is best known for his introductory text "Introduction to Radar Systems" and for editing the "Radar Handbook".
Perry, Tekla S. "Famous First Jobs: Seven Leading Engineers Tell about Their First Professional Jobs, Their Reasons for Choosing Them, and How Those Choices Affected Their Careers." IEEE Spectrum 24.7 (1987): 44-51. Includes a section on Dr. Merrill I Skolnik, when in 1987 he was head of the Radar Division, Naval Research Lab. Provides his early history.
Skolnik, Merrill I. Introduction to Radar Systems. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Skolnik, Merrill I. Radar Handbook. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2008.