ELEC-E4450 - Antennas, Lecture, 27.2.2024-4.6.2024

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After successful completion of the course the student is able to solve electromagnetic fields and basic antenna parameters for simple radiators.

The student is able to explain fundamental antenna concepts and parameters. The student can calculate the fundamental antenna concepts and parameters analytically and with computer simulations. 

The student can analyse the effect of the antenna on the performance of radio communication systems. 

The student can explain the operation principles of most common antenna types, such as wire antennas, array antennas, and aperture antennas. He/she can calculate the performance parameters of the most common antenna types analytically and with computer simulations.

The student has a readiness for performing basic antenna measurements such as the antenna impedance and radiation pattern measurements. The student can analyse the measurement results and estimate the error sources. 

Credits: 5

Schedule: 27.02.2024 - 04.06.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Holopainen

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation. Antenna fundamentals and parameters such as field regions, radiation pattern and related parameters, antenna impedance, polarization, and receiving properties. Antenna as part of a communication systems. The most common antenna types: wire antennas, array antennas, and aperture antennas. Basic antenna measurements such as impedance and radiation pattern measurements.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Preliminary tasks, return exercises (analytical and computer simulation), exam. The successful completion of the course requires active participation in the contact sessions. The assessment criteria are to be specified in the beginning of the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Interactive sessions 48 h (classroom or remote, 2 x 2 h per week, 12 weeks). Independent work total is 84 h consisting of self-study and homework problem solving.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be informed in the beginning of the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
    2023-2024 Spring IV - V

    Enrollment :

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