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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Mathematics and Natural Science

Revision: 1
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0195-2026


Course syllabus

Radar Systems

Radar Systems

6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)

Course code: ET2634
Main field of study: Electrical Engineering
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-03-03
Approved: 2026-03-03

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2024-06-20. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Mathematics and Natural Science 2026-03-03 and applies from 2026-03-03.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires taken course in Signals and systems, continuation course, 6 credits and Electromagnetic Field Theory, 6 credits. English 6.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The course aims to provide students with basic knowledge on radar systems and radar signal processing. The knowledge obtained from the course helps students to setup radar measurements and process the radar signals. The course can be seen as a preparation for research works in the radar fields and working for companies.

3.2 Content

  • Radar system and signal processing
  • Signal models
  • Data acquisition
  • Radar waveforms
  • Doppler
  • Detection
  • Tracking
  • Synthetic aperture radar
  • Array signal processing

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

4.1. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of radar systems.
  • Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of radar algorithms.

4.2. Competence and skills

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Independently perform radar measurements.
  • Independently collect data.
  • Independently process radar signals.
  • Independently report results.

4.3. Judgement and approach

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Propose a solution to a problem in the field of radar.
  • Demonstrate practical skills in the field of radar.

5. Learning activities

The structure combines several learning activities, such as lectures, labs, assignments and projects.

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2610 On-Campus Examination[1] 3 credits AF
2620 Laboratory Session 1 credits GU
2630 Project 2 credits GU

[1] Determines the final grade for the course, which will only be issued when all components have been approved.

The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.

The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.

The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

The following articles are provided by the department:

3D Radar imaging: V. T. Vu, Y. Ivanenko, M. I. Pettersson, V. Lindberg, A. Batra and T. Kaiser, “Synthetic Aperture Radar at Terahertz Frequencies for Material Defect Detection”, IEEE Conference on Mobile and Miniaturized Terahertz Systems, Dubai, UEA, Feb. 2025, pp. 1–6.

Radar detection: Viet T. Vu, Majid Joshani, Bruna G. Palm, Mattias Dahl, and Mats I. Pettersson, “Interference Detection and Suppression Based on Plane Rotation in Range-Time Domain”, IEEE Radar Conference, Phoenix, AZ, USA, May 2026.

Radar tracking: Viet T. Vu, Majid Joshani, and Mats I. Pettersson, “Two-dimensional Target Localization and Tracking Using Nonrandom Radar Network”, IEEE ICCE, Nha Trang, Vietnam, July 2026.

SAR change detection: V. T. Vu, L. P. Ramos and M. I. Pettersson, “Incoherent SAR Change Detection Using Principal Component Analysis”, IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Washington, D.C., USA, Aug. 2026,

Array signal processing: T. Pernstål, V. T. Vu, M. Joshani, J. Degerman and M. I. Pettersson, “Generalized Inner Product Test Based Interference Detection and Suppression Method - Theory and Experimental Results”, IEEE Sensors, 2025.

Reference book
Mark Richards, Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing, Third Edition, 2022, McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN9781260468717