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Master thesis (f/m/x): SDR based solution for direction estimation of AIS signals
Job Description
Req ID:  2999
Place of work:  Neustrelitz
Starting date:  Sofort
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  6 Monate mit Option auf Verlängerung

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

Vacancy-ID:  2999 
Place of work:  Neustrelitz 
Starting date:  Sofort 
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis 
Type of employment:  Part time 
Duration of contract:  6 Monate mit Option auf Verlängerung 
Remuneration:  Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

 

The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new proce dures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR's Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programs. The Nautical Systems department of the DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation develops and tests new procedures and technologies for shore-based and on-board support in ship navigation, among other things.

 

 

What to expect

The Traffic Systems (VLS) working group focuses on the fusion and evaluation of data on moving maritime objects from various sensors and sources.
Your main focus will be on developing an automatic estimation of the arrival angle of AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals using a low-cost KrakenSDR (Software Defined Radio). In a second step, the estimates from several stations can be combined to triangulate ships on the open sea.

 

Your tasks

  • set up and operate a KrakenSDR with a 5-element antenna array
  • implement or adapt existing software to decode AIS messages using GNU Radio
  • apply array signal processing methods, in particular the MUSIC algorithm, to estimate the direction of arrival (DOA) of AIS transmissions
  • calibrate the antenna array and validate results with reference scenarios
  • document the findings and results
  • Optional: Triangulation of vessels by fusing multiple stations

 

Your profile

  • completed bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, communications engineering or other courses relevant to the position
  • basic knowledge of signal processing
  • programming experience in GNU Radio and Python
  • interest in Software Defined Radio and antennas
  • independent and structured working style
  • ability to work in a team
  • knowledge of German and good written and spoken English

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2999) please contact:

Dr. Nis Meinert 
Tel.: +493981480213 
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