1. COURSE TITLE Radionavigation and Positioning Systems (SRP

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
Web: http://rfcas.eps.uam.es/web/?q=user/41
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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:
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M.I. Skolnik. “Introduction to radar systems”
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J.L. Eaves et al. “Principles of modern radar”
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N. Levanon. “Radar principles”
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Borje Forssell. Ed Artech House. “Radionavigation Systems”
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Hernández Raposo. “Sistemas de navegación aérea”. Paraninfo. Madrid.
Advanced bibliography:
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B. Mahalza “Introduction to Radar analysis”
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M. Skolnik . “Radar Handbook”
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George W. Stimson. “Introduction to Airborne Radar”
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M.C. Stevens. “Secondary Surveillance Radar”
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P. Fombonne. “Radionavigation, radiolocalisation”. Masson. París.
E. Kaplan. “Understanding GPS: principles and applications”. Artech House.
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