Project Info
Electromagnetic Simulation and Analysis of Target’s RCS
Atef Elsherbeni
aelsherb@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Traditional radar systems typically utilize plane wave propagation, which limits the complexity of their wavefront phase profiles. In contrast, spatiotemporally variable waveforms (STVW), including orbital angular momentum (OAM) beams, possess remarkable potential for advancing radio frequency (RF) radar systems for radar cross-section (RCS) applications. Only a restricted subset of STVW has been evaluated recently against a limited variety of targets in the RF range, highlighting an exciting opportunity for further exploration and growth in this field.
It is proposed to examine waveforms of different beams for their suitability of integration into computational electromagnetic codes. The code would then be applied to investigate the RCS of several canonical targets.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
- Several literatures available to address this topic
- Book on computational electromagnetics authored by the advisor
- Available software to be adapted for this new application
- Collaboration with other graduate students in the ARC group working on different parts of the bigger project
Primary Contacts:
Atef Elsherbeni
aelsherb@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
- Knowledge of electromagnetic subject taught in EENG386
- Good knowledge of programming in MATLAB
- Be willing to learn new subjects
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
minimum 5 hours per week
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
- learn how to convert mathematical expressions into useful data for analysis and investigation
- Learn how to conduct electromagnetic simulation to predict the RCS of targets.
- learn how to produce scientific reports and how to make and deliver scientific presentations
- Learn how to work within a group of researchers.
MENTORING PLAN
- Regular one on one meetings with the advisor (Atef Elsherbeni), usually once or twice a week
- Meeting with other members of the ARC research group (graduate and other undergraduate students) as needed.
Preferred Student Status
Sophomore
Junior
Senior