Direction of arrival estimation and self-calibration techniques using an array of acoustic vector sensors: Theory, algorithms and applications

Microphones are the most popular devices used to convert sound into electrical signals. However, with the advent of sensor technology, transducers capable of measuring vector quantities are opening up many new possibilities. One such device is an acoustic vector sensor (AVS), which measures both acoustic pressure and particle velocity, and has...

Radio Frequency Interference Mitigation in Radio Astronomy

The next generation of radio telescopes is expected to be one to two orders of magnitude more sensitive than the current generation. Examples of such new telescopes are the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), currently under construction in the Netherlands, and the Square Kilometer Array (SKA), currently in a concept study phase. Another trend is that...

Algorithms for Separation of Secondary Surveillance Radar Replies

Air Traffic Control (ATC) centers aim at ensuring safety of aircrafts cruising in their area. The information required to face this mission includes the data provided by primary and Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR). The first one indicates the presence of an aircraft, whereas the second gives information on its identity and altitude. All...