This Master’s Thesis is an evaluation of the software Xilinx System Generator (XSG) and blockset for Matlab. XSG is a module to simulink developed by Xilinx in order to generate VHDL code directly from functions implemented in Matlab. The evaluation was made at Saab Avionics AB in Järfälla, north of Stockholm. In order to investigate the performance of this new module XSG to simulink, a model of a frequency estimator often used in digital radar receivers were implemented in Matlab using XSG. Engineers working at SAAB Avionics implemented the same application directly in VHDL, without using Matlab and the XSG. After generating code the results were synthesised, analysed and compared. The frequency estimator basically contains an FFT, a windowing function and a sorting algorithm used to enable analyse of two real signals simultaneously. There were however problems during generation of the VHDL code and the model had to be broken into smaller parts containing only a 16-point FFT. The results of comparison in this report are based on models containing only this 16-point FFT and they show a small advantage for the System Generator according to the resource usage report generated during synthesis. Designing models for generation using Xilinx Blockset can create a lot of wiring between components. The reason for this is that the System Generator and Xilinx Blockset today is a new tool, not completely developed. There are many components found in simulink, Matlab that could not be found in Xilinx Blockset, this is however being improved. Another problem is long time for simulation and errors during generation. My opinion is that when used for smaller systems and with further development the System Generator can be a useful facility in designing digital electronics.

<p>This Master’s Thesis is an evaluation of the software Xilinx System Generator (XSG) and blockset for Matlab. XSG is a module to simulink developed by Xilinx in order to generate VHDL code directly from functions implemented in Matlab. The evaluation was made at Saab Avionics AB in Järfälla, north of Stockholm. </p><p>In order to investigate the performance of this new module XSG to simulink, a model of a frequency estimator often used in digital radar receivers were implemented in Matlab using XSG. Engineers working at SAAB Avionics implemented the same application directly in VHDL, without using Matlab and the XSG. After generating code the results were synthesised, analysed and compared. </p><p>The frequency estimator basically contains an FFT, a windowing function and a sorting algorithm used to enable analyse of two real signals simultaneously. There were however problems during generation of the VHDL code and the model had to be broken into smaller parts containing only a 16-point FFT. The results of comparison in this report are based on models containing only this 16-point FFT and they show a small advantage for the System Generator according to the resource usage report generated during synthesis. </p><p>Designing models for generation using Xilinx Blockset can create a lot of wiring between components. The reason for this is that the System Generator and Xilinx Blockset today is a new tool, not completely developed. There are many components found in simulink, Matlab that could not be found in Xilinx Blockset, this is however being improved. Another problem is long time for simulation and errors during generation. </p><p>My opinion is that when used for smaller systems and with further development the System Generator can be a useful facility in designing digital electronics.</p>

This report on the subject of Systems Science for Defence and Security, aims to study the possibility for electronic warfare (EW) against the radar in active protection system (APS) on ground combat vehicles. The goal of the EW is to ensure effect of current anti-tank systems against an enemy equipped with APS. Given that the radar is susceptible to jamming, (1) Which opportunities would an EW-system used in conjunction with an anti-tank system, bestow on a successful engagement? (2) Which effect could jamming of an APS result in, and what type of jamming would yield this desired effect?  The result concludes that an APS would increase the statistical number of needed anti-tank projectiles in a given engagement with a combat vehicle by 700 %, from a stated number of five to six to 35–43. This increase shows how the efficiency of an APS is linked to needed anti-tank systems for the same effect, but also the potential gain from employing an EW-system. Studying the use of stand-off jamming, where the jamming is produced in a separate system, there’s no need for new development of weapons systems or munitions. The jamming should employ a technique of combined range and velocity deception (CRV) or noise to successfully lower the efficiency of the APS. Angle deception have arisen as a desirable technique, with promise of an increase of survivability of EW- and anti-tank units, and further studies are therefore interest. / Detta självständiga arbete på grundnivå inom ämnet försvarssystem behandlar möjligheter till aktiv radarstörning av varnar- och motverkanssystem (VMS), i syfte att erhålla verkan med befintliga burna pansarvärnssystem mot stridsfordon. Givet att aktiv radarstörning kan användas mot ett varnar- och motverkanssystem med förstörande motmedel; (1)Vilka möjligheter till verkan ger ett telekrigsystem med aktiv radarstörning i kombination med ett pansarvärnssystem?(2)Vilken typ av aktiv radarstörning är lämplig och vilken effekt på det störda systemet kan förväntas?  Arbetet visar på effekten VMS statistiskt har på duellen mellan stridsfordon och pansarvärnssystem. Beräkningarna utgår ifrån påståendet att det krävs fem till sex pansarvärnprojektiler för nedkämpning av ett stridsfordon, vilket ökar till 35-43st då fordonet utrustas med VMS. Ökningen på cirka 700% visar dels på hur effektiviteten hos VMS höjer antalet erfordrade pansarvärnsvapen för att nå samma effekt, men även den potentiella vinningen att sänka effektiviteten genom telekrig. Arbetet studerade nyttjandet av bakgrundsstörning, då genereringen av störsignalen sker i ett separat telekrigsystem, vilket inte kräver utveckling av nya vapensystem eller ammunition. För utformning av störningen faller en kombinerad hastighet och avstånds vilseledning (CRV) eller brus lämplig och anses sänka effektiviteten hos VMS. Vinkelavhakning har i arbetet visat sig medföra stora förtjänster för ökad överlevnad hos telekrig/pansarvärnsenheter och vidare forskning är därför intressant.

The ability to use electronic warfare and conduct operations within the electromagnetic spectrum has since the 20th century gained a prominent role in modern warfare and is today largely viewed as a vital part of it. This view though is based on a field of research which mainly consists of studies lacking a problematizing or critical standpoint. This study therefore undertakes the task to question the consensus of electronic warfare as a vital part of the modern battlefield, to gain an understanding whether this view is only based on theoretical suggestions or due to it also being successful when applied in conflicts. This is done by investigating two cases: The Gulf War and Russia’s war in Georgia, by a qualitative research from a theoretical standpoint off Antoine Bousquet’s theory of military technology and its creation of perception.  The result show that electronic warfare has been mostly successful when applied in conflicts, while demanding to apply with great success. The study opens to a broader field for future studies with questions which remains unanswered. Was its successfulness due to technical developments, tactical applications or an enemy who lacks experience and education to effectively handle it?