M. Sc. Jiyeon Choi

Introduction 

This thesis topic investigates passive radar-based ship localization in harbor and river environments. vessels are equipped with rotating pulse radars that continuously scan their surroundings, providing signals that can be exploited for localization.

The goal is to localize ships based on radar pulses received at distributed sensors, without the use of an active transmitter. In contrast to conventional approaches that rely on multiple receivers, this work explores the use of reflective objects (e.g., metal posts) to create additional propagation paths, enabling reliable localization even with a reduced number of sensors.

In addition, the surrounding environment (e.g., buildings) is incorporated into the localization framework through the use of wave propagation simulations. This enables the modeling of realistic multipath effects and supports the development of more robust and accurate localization methods under practical conditions.

Requirements

Background knowledge in radar systems and radar signal processing

Basic skills in MATLAB or Python for simulations and performance evaluations