Radar is a proven way to localize and track airplanes and boats. A drawback is that the use of it can be detected ant that the radar can be positioned. By using the energy in for example TV or radio broadcasts it is possible to localize and track things without anyone knowing it is being done.
Your role
Background
Software Defined Radio (SDR) is a system where the signal processing is performed on general purpose processors instead of special purpose hardware. There exist several commercial hardware products to realize this, performing frequency mixing and analog to digital conversion. Saab Surveillance have been testing the KrakenSDR to detect and localize moving targets using Passive Coherent Location (PCL). A PCL system uses reflections from opportunistic transmitters, such as FM radio, TV transmitters and cellular towers to detect objects, similar to how a conventional radar works.
Description of the master thesis
The code for performing the PCL algorithm is specific for the KrakenSDR. To add the flexibility to use other SDR hardware, this code need to be generalized/ported. Your task would be to port this code to another SDR. You will have access to both the KrakenSDR and the other target SDR, and the ability to test this with an experimental setup.
Your profile
The work is for one to two engineering students that have experience with programming in python. It is also beneficial to be familiar with MATLAB and signal processing.
The scope suitable for you who is about to finish your bachelors education and is starting your 15 HP bachelors thesis.
This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.
What you will be a part of
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. Read more about us here.
Business area Surveillance offers world-leading technology for monitoring and decision support to protect against threats. The portfolio covers radar systems, electronic warfare, combat systems as well as safety and security solutions.
You will be a part of a team that develops Electronic Warfare technology for products such as Gripen and Global Eye, but also European studies such as PADIC. Read more at https://www.saab.com/products/air/electronic-warfare and https://padic.eu/.
Last application day
30-11-2023
ADVERTISING PERIOD
29-09-2023 – 15-01-2024
Contact information
Mats Järgenstedt, Manager
073-437 5019
Hannes Jonsson, Master Thesis Supervisor
010-215 4160
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