ELEC-E4750 - Radiowave Scattering and Propagation D, 07.09.2020-09.12.2020

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Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the students are expected to be capable of:

1. Discussing the dominant propagation mechanisms in the radio frequency ranges between 900 MHz and 100 GHz;
2. Exercising theories and practical techniques to model and predict radiowave propagation analytically, numerically, and experimentally
3. Estimating the influence of radiowave propagation on cellular radio performance, and finally,
4. Exercising improved skills in scientific activities, e.g., making a summary and a report, discussing in a group, making a presentation, and performing a measurement.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.09.2020 - 09.12.2020

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Katsuyuki Haneda, Sergei Tretiakov

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Katsuyuki Haneda, Sergei Tretiakov

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Radiowave propagation phenomena, i.e., reflection, diffraction, and scattering in different kinds of environments.
    Radiowave propagation models for radio communication systems, i.e., site-specific, empirical, and statistical models.
    Practical radiowave propagation models for future mobile cellular networks, i.e., standardized and reference models.
    Radiowave propagation measurements and their comparison with models.
    Impact of radiowave propagation on the performance of radio communications, e.g., wideband multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) mobile links.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Homework exercises, hands-on problem solving during lessons.

Workload

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours 48 h (2 h per week for lectures, 2 h  per week for exercises, 12 weeks). Independent work 87 h.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    S. Saunders and A. Aragón-Zavala, "Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems," 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2007.

    H. L. Bertoni, "Radio propagation for modern wireless systems," Prentice Hall, NJ, 2000.

Substitutes for Courses

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    S-96.3320 Radiowave propagation

Prerequisites

  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Engineering mathematics, basics of electromagnetics (e.g., ELEC-E4130 Electromagnetic fields) and RF engineering.

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