Radio Systems

The Radio Systems Group of the University of Vigo carries out an important R&D activity, collaborating with different companies and organizations, combining scientific excellence and the transfer of technology to the market. This is the result of the wide range of applications of technologies, but also of the facilities available in the laboratories, the staff and their extensive research experience.

It takes an active part in R&D projects (regional, national and European). Some of the projects are summarized on their website, which are an sample of their activities. The group coordinates graduate programs, and collaborates in the training of new scientists in a competitive international environment.

Research topics

Radio systems.
Mobile communications.
Wireless LANs.
Point-to-multipoint networks.
Digital television (terrestrial, satellite).
The analysis of the radio channel.
Characterization of propagation degradation.
Noise and interference and the design of techniques to mitigate these problems.
Design, manufacturing and measurement of antennas for different applications
Radar, with emphasis on polarimetric measurement techniques for weather radar and SAR.
Passive radar.

Keywords

Radio systems. Mobile communications. Wireless networks. Sensor networks. Radiofrequency. Satellite navigation systems. Antenna. Radar. 5G.

Technological offer

Communication solutions using wireless networks.
Analysis and design of reflector antennas for satellite communications and new radio services.
Analysis and design of antennas for wireless communications.
Analysis and design of on-board antennas.
Antenna measurements.
Measurement, characterization and antennas mimicking.
Measurements of the exposure levels to electromagnetic fields produced by high power lines.
Measurements of the exposure levels to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields.
Certification of radio stations.
Instrumentation control.
Planning of radio communication systems.
Pre-certification of electromagnetic compatibility.
Measurement and characterization of impulsive noise.
Measurement and characterization of electromagnetic attenuation by hydrometeor (rain, fog, etc.).
Measurement and electromagnetic characterization of materials.
Measurement and characterization of indoor propagation of waves.
Measurement and coverage calculations of analogue and digital television (DVB-T).
Measurements of mobile phone coverage (GSM – UMTS) and other wireless systems.
Numerical simulation of applied electromagnetism problems.