Course: Radio Positioning Systems

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Course title Radio Positioning Systems
Course code KE/INUPE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zálabský Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bezoušek Pavel, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Filip Aleš, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Závodný Vadim, Ing.
  • Mandlík Michal, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
General formulation of generalized object position estimation. Principles of radiopositioning, characteristics of the time-of-arrival, dirrection-of-arrival, phase-measurement and doppler systems and their combinations. An overview of satelite navigation systems (GNSS) and their characteristics, description of GNSS: NAVSTAR and GALLILEO, the main characteristics, the measure of effectivity, safety, reliability and integrity of positionning systems from the point of view of the Air Traffic Control. Local elements architecture, services with guaranted accuracy, reliability and safety. Primary, secondary and passive radars:Measurement methods of range, angle and velocity of objects in radars, measurement umbiguity, resolution and accuracy. Radar signal characteristics, signal scattered by objects, the effect of environment, radar equations. Primary radar classification, structure, regimmes. Radar subsystems: Antennas and RF parts, trnasmitter/receiver, signal processor, data processor. Secondary radars and passive radars.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Methods of individual activities, Demonstration, Laboratory work
Learning outcomes
The subject aim is to explain principles and methods of position and velocity determination using radiowaves and provide a deep insight of signal processing methods, used mainly in satelite navigation systems (GNSS) and radars.
Student will get an insight in methods of position and velocity evaluation using radio waves, he will be aquainted with technology of signal processing, used mainly in satelite navigation and radar systems.
Prerequisites
Basics in electronic circuits and communication technology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation

The subject aim is to explain principles and methods of position and velocity determination using radiowaves and provide a deep insight of signal processing methods, used mainly in satelite navigation systems (GNSS) and radars.
Recommended literature
  • Bezoušek, P., Šedivý, P. Radarová technika. ČVUT Praha, 2004.
  • Hrdina, Z., Pánek, P., Vejražka, F. Rádiové určování polohy. ČVUT Praha, 1995.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Study plan (Version): Communication and Controlling Technology (2014) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Study plan (Version): Communication and Controlling Technology (2015) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Study plan (Version): Communication and Controlling Technology (2016) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer