EE604 SENSOR ARRAY SIGNAL PROCESSING

Course Code:5670604
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. TEMEL ENGİN TUNCER
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

Learning the following items

1)Array models, Use of array structures and benefits of array processing

2)Array structures, assumptions, mathematical notation and descriptions of array signals

3)Rayleigh Principle and Cramer Rao Bound,

4)Classical Techniques in Array Processing, Superresolution Methods and Comparisons

5)Direction Finding, Position Fixing, Beamforming


Course Content

Array geometry, definitions,assumptions and mathematical models for narrowband and wideband processing.Classical methods of direction-of-arrival estimation.Optimum and close optimum methods of direction-of arrival estimation.Performance limits.Beamforming and beamspace processing.Virtual array processing.Source localization methods.Array imperfections and array calibration.


Course Learning Outcomes

Students will learn:

1) Selection of suitable array structures for a particular application,

2)Selection of Appropriate Technique for the processing of sensor signals

3) Analyze and extract the information signal

4) Understand the non-ideal characteristics of sensors, mitigation of distortions associated with deviation from the model assumptions

5)Solution of direction finding, position fixing, beamforming, signal enhancement, robust estimation problems


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Depth: Our graduates acquire in depth knowledge in one of the various specialization areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, they are informed about current scientific research topics and they implement innovative methods.
2Breadth: Our graduates get familiarized in other subspecialty areas related to their specialization in Electrical and Electronics engineering and/or relevant areas in other disciplines.
3Research: Our graduates acquire the skills to conduct and to complete scientific research by accessing contemporary knowledge in their specialty areas.
4Life-long learning: Our graduates develop their life-long learning habits.
5Communication skills: Our graduates concisely communicate their ideas and work related results in written and oral form.
6Ethics: Our graduates internalize rules of research and publication ethics as well as professional ethics.