PhD Studentship in New Concepts for Synthetic Aperture Radar

The project:

Satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (SAR) is widely used for imaging the earth surface. However, existing SAR satellites are large instruments designed to satisfy multiple earth-observation applications. The high costs of developing and launching large (>1000 kg) satellites means these are typically operated individually. Accordingly, the revisit time for existing SAR systems limits these platforms for real-time earth observation, e.g., vessel detection or following a natural disaster.

The growth in nano-satellite technology and the reduced development and launch costs of these platforms have led to the idea of SAR satellite constellations, which would enable near real-time imaging.

This project will investigate the use of simultaneous-transmit-and-receive (STAR) technology to determine the feasibility of SAR missions integrated into LEO communication satellites (i.e., allowing for joint communications and sensing).

Applicants should have a good background in electrical engineering, with communications and radar skills highly desirable.

How to apply:

Prior to submitting an online application, you will need to contact the project supervisor to discuss.

Online applications are made at http://www.bris.ac.uk/pg-howtoapply. Please select Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD on the Programme Choice page. You will be prompted to enter details of the studentship in the Funding and Research Details sections of the form.

Candidate requirements: 

Applicants must hold/achieve a minimum of a merit at master’s degree level (or international equivalent) in a science, mathematics or engineering discipline. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree. Please note, acceptance will also depend on evidence of readiness to pursue a research degree.

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