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Distributed Angle-of-Arrival and Ranging Network (DAARN)

Company: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Major(s):
Primary: EE
Secondary: CMPEN
Optional: CMPSC

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Statement of Work: Students will design and develop a prototype positioning system utilizing software-defined radio (SDR) and LoRa-based ranging technology for measuring angle-of-arrival (AoA) and range between multiple platforms using two-antenna arrays. Students are expected to gain knowledge and experience in the areas of Electromagnetics, Radio Frequency (RF) ranging technology, SDR programming, AoA signal processing, and antenna array design. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. 2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. Review and revise written and oral communication with peer and instructor critique. 4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. 7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. Deliverables: 1. Market Survey and Feasibility Study 2. System Design Document 3. Engineering Drawing 4. Test Plan 5. Working Prototype 6. Technical Report