In the first part of the module, students should become familiar with the principles of RF passive and active radar operation, their main applications and major signal processing techniques. They will learn the principles of radar system design and how sensors are parameterised.
In the second part of the module, students will be introduced to the principles of satellite navigation and learn the signal processing techniques that facilitate it.
Through coursework students will learn how to apply theoretical concepts to practical system design.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand the principles of operation of a range of passive and active RF sensors and select appropriate radar systems for a given application
Define radar system architectures and calculate key performance parameters from a set of design requirements
Understand fundamental radar signal processing techniques and apply them for a given radar system task
Explain the fundamental principles behind satellite navigation and compare the major characteristics of standard satellite navigation systems
Describe the signal processing techniques used to extract positioning information and perform simple calculations
Assessment
30060-01 : Module Mark : Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Main module assessment: individual module assignment (50%), launched at the end of all lectures.
Exam (50%) Option A: 2 hour closed book examination at end of module (centrally timetabled Summer exam period) Option B: Open book assessment released and submitted via Canvas.
Supplementary: Reassessment to match the main assessment method with due consideration made to any restrictions imposed at the time of reassessment. Students can carry forward passed assessment components from main assessment.