Subject: Radionavigation and Positioning Systems
Code: 32649
Institution: Escuela Politécnica Superior
Degree: Master in Telecommunication Engineering
Level: Master Degree
Type: Core course (obligatory)
ECTS: 6
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COURSE TITLE
Radionavigation and Positioning Systems (SRP)
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Course area
Core course (obligatory)
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Year
1st
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Semester
2nd
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Faculty data
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Theory and Lab:
Dr. José Luis Masa Campos (Coordinador)
Departamento de Tecnología Electrónica y de las Comunicaciones
Escuela Politécnica Superior
Despacho: C-216
Tel.: +34 914976202
e-mail: joseluis.masa
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Subject: Radionavigation and Positioning Systems
Code: 32649
Institution: Escuela Politécnica Superior
Degree: Master in Telecommunication Engineering
Level: Master Degree
Type: Core course (obligatory)
ECTS: 6
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Course contents
MODULE I: RADAR SYSTEMS
1. Introduction to Radar Systems
1.1. Historical introduction
1.2. Classification of Radar Systems
1.3. Radar frequency bands
2. Pulse radar
2.1. Basic concepts. Diagram block of a pulse primary radar
2.2. Radar components: transmitter, duplexer, antenna and receivers
2.3. Plot data and information processing.
3. Radar equation and radar signal processing introduction
3.1. Basic parameters of the radar equation - Adaptive filter
3.2. False alarm probability and detection probability
3.3. Pulse integration
3.4. Target radar cross section. Target classification –Swerling models
3.5. System losses – propagation effects
3.6. Radar range
3.7. Clutter.
3.8. Introduction to anti_clutter techniques (radar processing): MTI, CFAR
4. Secondary, Tracking and Synthetic Aperture radars
4.1. Secondary radars (SSR): Conventional, monopulse and S mode
4.2. Tracking radar: Distance and angular tracking
4.3. Synthetic Aperture radars (SAR): Operation principle – resolution. Focussed
and unfocussed aperture.
MODULE II: RADIONAVIGATION AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS
5. Introduction to radionavigation systems
5.1. Classification
5.2. Radiogoniometric and interferometry systems
5.3. Radio beacons: VOR, DME y TACAN
5.4. Hyperbolic navigation systems: DECCA, OMEGA y LORAN-C
5.5. Approach and landing systems: ILS System (Instrument Landing System) y
Sistema MLS (Microwave Landing System).
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Subject: Radionavigation and Positioning Systems
Code: 32649
Institution: Escuela Politécnica Superior
Degree: Master in Telecommunication Engineering
Level: Master Degree
Type: Core course (obligatory)
ECTS: 6
6. Satellite navigation systems (GNSS)
6.1. Operation principle and system types
6.2. GPS System (Global Positioning System), GPS-Differential y GPS Extended.
Other systems: GLONASS, GALILEO
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Course bibliography
Main bibliography:
M.I. Skolnik. “Introduction to radar systems”
J.L. Eaves et al. “Principles of modern radar”
N. Levanon. “Radar principles”
Borje Forssell. Ed Artech House. “Radionavigation Systems”
Hernández Raposo. “Sistemas de navegación aérea”. Paraninfo. Madrid.
Advanced bibliography:
B. Mahalza “Introduction to Radar analysis”
M. Skolnik . “Radar Handbook”
George W. Stimson. “Introduction to Airborne Radar”
M.C. Stevens. “Secondary Surveillance Radar”
P. Fombonne. “Radionavigation, radiolocalisation”. Masson. París.
E. Kaplan. “Understanding GPS: principles and applications”. Artech House.
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