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Green Radar Systems for Environmental Monitoring

Develop a radar-based sensing solution for environmental monitoring with energy efficiency focus

Objective

Develop a radar-based sensing solution (hardware concept + algorithms) for environmental monitoring (weather, flooding, terrain change), emphasizing energy efficiency, adaptive operation, or spectrum sustainability.

Online Phase Deliverables

  • 1
    Use Case & Design Document (PDF) with problem definition and radar scenario
  • 2
    Algorithm / Simulation Files (MATLAB or Python signal processing)
  • 3
    Demo Video (2–3 minutes) showing simulation results
  • 4
    Presentation Deck (PDF) with problem and key results summary

Finals Deliverables

  • 1
    7-minute pitch
  • 2
    Live simulation or visualization
  • 3
    Judges Q&A

Technical Requirements

  • MATLAB or Python signal processing
  • Simulation or visualization

Primary Use Case

Weather monitoring, flooding detection, terrain change tracking

Phase 1 – Online Evaluation

CriterionWeightDescription
Radar Modeling Correctness30%Accurate signal processing and radar chain
Energy / Spectrum Optimization25%Demonstrated adaptive or reduced-power behavior
Simulation Results Quality20%Clear plots, detection outputs, meaningful results
Sustainability Narrative15%Environmental monitoring relevance
Documentation & Clarity10%Organized and professional submission

Phase 2 – Finals Evaluation

CriterionWeightDescription
Technical Soundness Under Questioning30%Ability to explain waveform, processing, assumptions
Live Simulation Quality25%Real-time or visualized outputs
Optimization Strategy Defense20%Clear explanation of adaptive operation
Sustainability Impact Argument15%Environmental monitoring value
Presentation Skills10%Clear and structured pitch