M-sequenze based ultra-wideband radar and its application to crack detection in salt mines [Elektronische Ressource] / Ralf Herrmann. Gutachter: Motoyuki Sato ; Reinhard Knöchel. Betreuer: Reiner Thomä

IlmenauUniversityofTechnologyDepartment of Electrical Engineering and Information TechnologyM-sequencebasedultra-widebandradaranditsapplicationtocrackdetectioninsaltminesDipl.-Ing. Ralf HerrmannDissertation zur Erlangung des akademischen GradesDoktor-Ingenieur (Dr.-Ing.)vorgelegt der Fakultät für Eletrotechnik und Informationstechnik derTechnischen Universität Ilmenau von Dipl.-Ing. Ralf Herrmann, geb.am 19.09.1978 in SchmalkaldenGutachter:1. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Reiner S. Thomä2. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Motoyuki Sato3. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Reinhard KnöchelVorgelegtam: 07.07.2011Verteidigtam: 21.10.2011URN: urn:nbn:de:gbv:ilm1-2011000344IIPage intentionally left blank.IIIAcknowledgement“Zwei Dinge sollten Kinder von ihren Eltern bekommen:1Wurzeln und Flügel . . . ” (J. W. v. Goethe, 1749 - 1832)thEven though times are very different now than they used to be in the 18 century, somewisdom is even more true today. Without contribution of so many people it is unthinkableto follow an academic path and finish a dissertation.I want to express my deep gratitude to my parents, grandparents, brother, and friends foreverlasting support and encouragement on my way.Besides personal support, good education is invaluable to unfold one’s potential.