Near-Range RADAR Sensors R4a

Overview

Credits points: 6

Workload:
60 hours course attendance; 120 hours self-study

Semester: winter

Language: English

Module type: elective

Module usability: M.Sc. Electrical Communication Engineering, M.Sc. Elektrotechnik

Module duration: one semester

Required qualifications:
Knowledge of fundamentals in microwave technology

Competences to be acquired

Knowledge of RF sensor systems

Courses

Content

  • Motivation, definitions, basics in sensors
  • Radar-procedures
  • Wave properties
  • Scanning
  • Ultrasonic sensors
  • Radar
  • Microwave sources
  • Microwave antennas
  • Laser radar
  • Protection and security

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the structure, functions and practical applications of near-range radar sensors (ultrasound, laser, microwave)

Details

  • Lecturer: Axel Bangert an team
  • Teaching method: lecture and exercises
  • SWS: 3
  • Credit points: 4
  • Examination: oral exam (30 minutes)
  • Course identifier: FB16-5246

Content

  • Motivation, definitions, basics in sensors
  • Radar-procedures
  • Wave properties
  • Scanning
  • Ultrasonic sensors
  • Radar
  • Microwave sources
  • Microwave antennas
  • Laser radar
  • Protection and security

Learning outcomes

  • Understanding the structure, functions and practical applications of near-range radar sensors (ultrasound, laser, microwave)

Details

  • Lecturer: Axel Bangert and team
  • Teaching method: lab training
  • SWS: 1
  • Credit points: 2
  • Examination: lab training attendance and conductance of experiments
  • Course identifier: FB16-5012