Potential GSoC contributor introduction and new project idea

Hi,

I am rahul pillai, and I work as a Jr. Design Engineer in the DSP/Comms field. I completed my undergrad a little over eight months ago and have been extensively using GNU Radio to simulate array processing algorithms in my current role.

I've alway wanted to contribute to large open-source projects, but I haven't had the opportunity or the know-how on where to begin. That's why I like to use GSoC to begin my open-source journey.

If the organization is interested, I'd like to propose developing an Out-Of-Tree (OOT) module or, even better, a GUI for array processing in GNU Radio. This tool would support various array configurations (ULA, URA, circular, hexagonal, etc. and possibly custom config??) and implement popular beamforming and DoA estimation algorithms. My vision is to create something similar to MATLAB's Phased Array System Toolbox, but fully open-source and tightly integrated with GNU Radio.

If interested, I'd love to discuss the feasibility and scope of what I can realistically achieve during the GSoC period.  

Regards,

Rahul pillai