RF Sensor Systems

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Module nameRF Sensor Systems
Type of moduleSelectable mandatory module
Learning results,
competencies, qualification goals
The student is able to:
  • explain different radar techniques
  • name safety regulations
  • develop radiometric systems
  • classify various sensor systems according to their applications
  • classify microwave sources
  • evaluate optical sources with regard to their suitability for radar systems

Learning results with regard to the objectives of the course of study:
  • Gaining deeper insight into the mathematical and natural science areas
  • Gaining a deeper knowledge about the specific electrical fundamentals
  • Acquiring enhanced and applied subject-specific basics
  • Identifying and classifying complex electro-technical and interdisciplinary tasks
  • Being confident in the ability to apply and evaluate analytical methods
  • Being able to create and evaluate solving methods independently
  • Familiarising oneself with new areas of knowledge, running searches and assessing the results
  • Gaining important and profound experience in the area of practical technical skills and engineering activities
  • Working and researching in national and international contexts
Types of courses

4 SWS (semester periods per week):       2 SWS lecture
                                                                 2 SWS exercise

                                                                 1 SWS internship

Course contentsMotivation, definitions of terms, fundamentals in sensor technology, radar techniques, characteristic wave behaviour, scanning methods, ultrasonic radar sensors, microwave sources, microwave antennas, laser radar, protection and safety regulations
Teaching and learning methods
(forms of teaching and learning)
Lecture, self-study, exercises, practical experiments on radar systems and components
Frequency of the module offeringWinter term
Language English
Recommended (substantive) requirements for the participation in the moduleBasic knowledge in the areas of high frequency technology and measurement technology
Requirements for the
participation in the module
Prerequisites according to examination regulations
Student  workload180 h:   60 h attendance studies
                      120 h personal studies
Academic performancesNone
Precondition for the
admission to the
examination performance
None
Examination performance

Form of examination: written/oral, internship exam

Duration: written 120 min / oral 20 min

Upon prior notification by the lecturer, attendance lists could be kept during the internship.

Number of credits
of the module

6 credits

Lecture/exercise: 4 credits

Internship: 2 credits

In charge of the moduleProf. Dr.Bangert
Teacher of the moduleProf. Dr. Bangert and co-workers
Forms of mediaProjector, black board, piece of paper
Literature references
  • I. H. Woodhouse, Introduction to Microwave Remote Sensing, Taylor&Francis, 2006.
  • E. Nyfors et al, Inductrial Microwave Sensors, Artech House, 1989.
  • J. Polivka, Overview of Microwave Sensor Technology, High Frequency Electronics, 2007.

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