Description

One lecture (1h) and four sessions (3h each) The event will mimic the MIT OpenCourseWare course entitled, “Build a Small Radar System Capable of Sensing Range, Doppler, and Synthetic Aperture Radar Imaging.” A series of tutorials will be given by Dr. Sajid Ahmed in order to provide students with the necessary background for the workshop portion of the course and stimulate interest in the topic. Participants with an enthusiasm for electronics, amateur radio, physics, or electromagnetics will have the opportunity to work in groups to construct a small radar system from purchased materials. The radar systems will then be used to perform velocity (Doppler) and imaging experiments on objects around campus, such as on bicycles or trees. The course will provide students with a broad overview of radar systems, their inner workings, as well as current research in the field. Participants should have experience in MATLAB and basic electronics. Presentation during the Science Fun Fair on Sunday, January, 27 afternoon