Course Number
525.744
Next Offered
Spring 2025
Location
Applied Physics Laboratory, Online
Course Format
Synchronous Online

This course covers the algorithms used to locate a stationary RF signal source, such as a radar, radio, or cell phone. The topics covered include a review of vectors, matrices, and probability; linear estimation and Kalman filters; nonlinear estimation and extended Kalman filters; robust estimation; data association; measurement models for direction of arrival, time difference of arrival, and frequency difference of arrival; geo-location algorithms; and performance analysis. Most of the course material is developed in planar Cartesian coordinates for simplicity; however, the extension to WGS84 coordinates is provided to equip the students for practical applications. Homework consists of both analytical problems and problems that require computer simulation using software such as MATLAB.

Course Prerequisite(s)

EN.525.614 Probability and Stochastic Processes for Engineers, an undergraduate course in linear algebra/matrix theory, and familiarity with MATLAB.

Course Offerings

Canceled

Passive Emitter Geo-Location

525.744.3VL
01/21/2025 - 05/06/2025
Tues 7:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Semester
Spring 2025
Course Format
Synchronous Online
Location
Applied Physics Laboratory
Cost
$5,270.00
Course Materials
Open

Passive Emitter Geo-Location

525.744.8VL
01/21/2025 - 04/29/2025
Tues 7:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Semester
Spring 2025
Course Format
Synchronous Online
Location
Online
Cost
$5,270.00
Course Materials