Projects / Programmes
January 1, 2022
- December 31, 2027
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 2.08.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Telecommunications |
|
| 2.07.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Computer science and informatics |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 2.02 |
Engineering and Technology |
Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering |
| 1.02 |
Natural Sciences |
Computer and information sciences |
radar, ground penetrating radar, SFWC radar, parameter estimation, contactless measurements of pyhsical parameters, signal generation, remote sensing of Earth, sub-surface imaging, Deep learning, information extraction
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on
April 24, 2024;
A3 for period
2018-2022
| Database |
Linked records |
Citations |
Pure citations |
Average pure citations |
| WoS |
98 |
849 |
747 |
7.62 |
| Scopus |
152 |
1,503 |
1,350 |
8.88 |
Researchers (8)
| no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
20862 |
PhD Dušan Gleich |
Systems and cybernetics |
Head |
2022 - 2024 |
284 |
| 2. |
29302 |
PhD Marko Malajner |
Telecommunications |
Researcher |
2022 - 2024 |
63 |
| 3. |
04799 |
PhD Peter Planinšič |
Systems and cybernetics |
Researcher |
2022 |
329 |
| 4. |
51027 |
Blaž Pongrac |
Telecommunications |
Technical associate |
2022 - 2024 |
26 |
| 5. |
27703 |
PhD Andrej Sarjaš |
Systems and cybernetics |
Researcher |
2022 - 2024 |
116 |
| 6. |
56971 |
Primož Smogavec |
Telecommunications |
Junior researcher |
2022 - 2024 |
0 |
| 7. |
38980 |
PhD Danijel Šipoš |
Telecommunications |
Researcher |
2022 - 2024 |
20 |
| 8. |
51756 |
Marko Vovk |
|
Technical associate |
2023 - 2024 |
0 |
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The research program proposes activities in the field of development of radars small in size, short range and low power within GHz and THz frequency bands. The objective of the research program is excellence in the field of signal processing using developed radars. The research activities will propose new designs of low-power and short-range radar systems that could be useful as contactless sensors. The advantage of small radars is a low power consumption and te possibility of use in various applications. Small and short-range radars have similar characteristics as their more prominent and more expensive predecessors. Therefore, even with small radars, it is possible to use known various radar techniques, such as Synthetic Aperture radar (SAR) imagining, tomography, spectroscopy, velocity measurement and displacement detection. The goal of developing small radar systems is also the use of them on Unnamed Areal Vehicles (UAV) systems. The radar system on the UAV enables automatic target recognition and remote sensing. The research group will contribute to the application of soil moisture estimation and detection. Early soil moisture detection is essential for efficient water resource management and safety. Also, dedicated structures will be useful for determining the properties and characterization of materials, measuring different physical quantities, and topographic changes. The research will continue contributing to the field of THz radar systems development. The activity will be focused on new concepts of THz radar using standard electronic components. The aim of THz radars is the development of a low-cost THz variable frequency generator. The work will cover various radar techniques and develop a THz radar system for different radar inspection and detection types. A crucial part of radar technology includes the modern processing of radar signals and images. This area is essential to ensure the reliability of radar systems. The development of signal processing with complex analytical methods also includes methods of artificial intelligence. The latter contribute to faster and more reliable processing of radar data. The group will develop new concepts for radar signal processing and images based on innovative deep learning (DP) methods. DP methods and algorithms will be used for detection, classification, recognition, and image improvements. The acquired knowledge of novel radar systems will be transferred to the industrial environment, cooperating with domestic and foreign economic partners. The knowledge share will contribute to the economic development of Slovenia.
Significance for science
The project will significantly contribute to research progress with original solutions in radar design, improvement of SAR image quality, THz radar design, and radar signal processing. The proposed methods will enable low-cost radar design with low power consumption. The goal is to use a classic USB power supply with 5V DC and produce a radar capable of operating at more than 200m. With radars, we will implement ground-based GPR and SAR radars. With SAR and advanced techniques, we will develop a contactless sensor for measuring physical quantities. We will significantly contribute to THz low-cost generators, whereby the equipment available on the market is costly. With the work methods, we would like to bring the THz technique closer to the research audience and enable faster progress in this field. The goal of the proposed project is to develop and realize the pilot application, which will lead to the acquisition of the applied knowledge on the field. The radar techniques are used in many different industrial, medical and everyday applications such as, food control, material structure control, noninvasive tissue and human body inspection etc. The obtained project solutions shall allow new economical approaches in science, industries and medicine, which mean that the new advanced technique for electro-optical elements and laser diode control will be used. The new proposed technology will allow further development of new generations of the THz- sensors. Also, new pervasive approaches in radar technologies for contactless sensing of different physical quantities, in many different fields as an industry, medicine, every day and other applications will be presented. All the proposed concepts are original and unique and can be immediately transferred to the potential application in fields. It is also expected that the all obtained new knowledge and skills will be published in scientific paper to spread the achievements to broader scientific audience. All the attended partners will ensure special attention to the research work, with the aim not to acquire only the new, but also to develop the current valued scientific concepts. All the built prototypes in the time of the running project, can lead to the applied industrial products and application. The research work will have focused on the collaboration with local and global industrial partners to ensure better collaboration between scientific and economy sphere. The results of this research project are expected to be published in higher-ranked scientific journals and conferences. Partners should pay particular attention to research that leads to the development of new scientific concepts. Prototyping during project implementation can lead to useful industrial products and applications. Research work will also focus on cooperation between local and global industrial partners to ensure better cooperation between the scientific sphere and the economy
Significance for the country
The significance of the project for the economy and society can be presented from two different aspects. The first aspect identifies the terms of local economic impact. The project will contribute to developing a new industry application. This will bring the technology closer to industrial partners, who need such low-cost applications. The developed prototypes are expected to be suitable for further development into industrial products. In addition to new knowledge, the participating researchers will gain opportunities to develop new radar systems and concepts. The transfer of acquired knowledge into practical applications and systems will further benefit potential industrial partners. We expect favorable effects on the economic environment in Slovenia. The project team has in-depth knowledge of radar and optical technology. This knowledge is crucial for supporting the growing interest of the Slovenian economy and developing applications based on photonic technologies. Photonic technologies ensure economic growth and competitive industrial production. Thus, the proposed project will provide direct and indirect advantages to many domestic companies that already use or want to use radar solutions in the sub-millimeter area. After successfully implementing the project, positive effects are expected at the global level. The newly developed technologies provide opportunities for more cost-effective radar systems based on new photonic-electrical systems (e.g., process industry, biomedicine, automotive industry, etc.). Current solutions are of interest to radar equipment manufacturers. At the time of application, we are involved in European Defense Agency projects, NATO projects. Companies in the USA, France, and Sweden, which would like to use the developed technology, are also interested in our radar principles. In the coming years, we will collaborate with the local economy. There are few companies in Slovenia that deal with microelectronics and are interested in advanced technology. The aim is to return the funds offered by the ARRS to the domestic economy and contribute to Slovenia's economic progress in the field of planning and manufacturing of radar systems. DARS is interested in the technology of monitoring the bridge movements. For this purpose, we have developed a ground-based radar that can detect objects' movements in the mm range. By processing radar signals, we can extract the buildings' movements, which is the presented program's research area. Another example of a research project that has a potential impact on society is assessing soil moisture above a water pipe system. With Mariborski vodovod d.o.o. we are involved in the H2020 project, where we are developing a method for detecting water infiltration using satellite radar technology. In combination with local radars, we detect water infiltration. This project has a significant impact on environmental protection. We can significantly reduce the loss of drinking water in the water supply system. Today, the losses are estimated in the range from 15 to 20%. Such a project results from research work in the field of radar technology and the extraction of information from radar signals. The developed methods contribute to protecting the environment, the management of natural resources, and safety. Indirect significance of the project to society The development of radar technology is based on a long tradition of processing radar signals and designing electronic devices, which we are developing at the Institute of Automation. With such a radar, we will gather, systematize, transfer knowledge and experience to the younger generation of employees. During the program's implementation, we expect new scientific findings in the field, which will be more widely used in the research field of telecommunications and remote sensing. The research project's content is in line with the Smart Specialization of the Republic of Slovenia, EU policy, and is introduced in advanced KET technologies. Development guidelines can also be found in the H2020 program within ICT technologies. The use of radars is possible in the automotive, medical industry, remote sensing, and security. Awareness of the importance of such devices and technology is present in small and medium-sized companies that do not have enough of their staff and resources for development. Basic research that enables high-tech development is necessary for society's development and enables the connectivity of institutions with leading research centers around the world. With the technology described in this program, it is possible to monitor a patient's vital functions, perform tissue analysis, and detect early-stage cancer, which has a high social and economic impact. Radar can be used in the product quality control industry. The goal will be to include research work in development projects to generate new jobs. With the developed technology, we have great potential to develop a spin-off company and thus significantly contribute to economic progress. We should not ignore the fact that advanced technology is encountered by researchers and students, which is essential for the educational process and the further development of technology.
