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Improved ship-board man overboard search and track systems The EMI impact of personal electronic devices on aeroplane systems
Background
One of the sensors on many naval vessels
is an Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) system IRST systems are often used for missile detection but can also be used for man overboard detection and tracking. When placed on a ship a sensor has to contend with roll/pitch/yaw of the ship, various sea states and often a very small target (the person overboard) to try and detect and track.
Problem
The intent of the PhD would be to look at
ways of improving IRST systems in the context of man overboard detection and tracking
Taking into account the mounting on a ship
conditions
Research Direction
The research can explore a number of
directions but should explore and consider the performance of detection and tracking algorithms under different situations and look to improve them:
Perhaps by taking into account input from
other sensors to provide an increased probability of detection and tracking stability Perhaps by taking into account image recognition
interest in solving the problem, then a strength in mathematical modelling and simulation with a very practical focus. The research may involve aspects of radar theory, electro-optics and control theory. The research will require understanding maritime systems and the maritime environment.
Background
Most people are familiar with the phrase
Please turn off all electronic equipment because it may interfere with aircraft navigation systems Firstly, that is the safest thing to do But there is increasing prevalence of personal communications devices
Most people turn them off,
Background
One of the other reasons for turning phones
off related to the effect on networks of a high altitude (high power) mobile. Modern devices are much lower power, higher frequencies, use more modern modulation techniques. There has been some research into EMI/EMC in aeroplanes but not much
Problem
The intent of the PhD would be To model to a reasonable fidelity EMC from personal devices in aeroplanes under a variety of scenarios Identify the effects of EMC on different aeroplane systems Propose and analyse ways of allowing the two systems to safely co-exist
Research Direction
The research can explore a number of
strengths and limitations of the different models Consider the fidelity of the devices modelled, the susceptibility of aircraft systems People and other insulators / reflectors
Involves understanding EMI/EMC,
interest in solving the problem, then a strength in mathematical modelling and simulation with a very practical focus. The research may involve aspects of EMI/EMC, communications systems, and physiology. The research will require understanding aerospace and communications systems.
Other areas
The following ideas require further
batteries; [Soon to be published in Nature] Similarly another new technology is a paint that has solar generation properties. The research would investigate and analyse these technologies
to make it into a solar generation system and imagine a battery that could be moulded to the roof storing the energy for night time use.
Soft Robots
to adapt their shapes to climb under or over things, the use air to inflate, deflate and change shape. This leads to a whole series of research topics on the integration of different sensors and control of such systems.
Biography
Currently the Deputy Systems Engineering Manager Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) with Saab Systems Prior to this worked with BAE Systems for 5 years, Motorola for 5 years, CTIN for 3 years Has over 30 publications on a wide range of engineering topics Sits on the Federal Governments Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) Has won numerous academic and corporate best practice awards Has travelled extensively around the world