LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to
Demonstrate a comprehension of fundamental antenna and radio wave propagation concepts, and calculate common parameters used to describe their properties.
Explain and analyze the impact of antennas and radio wave propagation on the performance of radio systems, showcasing a comprehension of their role in communication.
Describe the operation principles of various common antenna types, including wire antennas, antenna arrays and aperture antennas.
Demonstrate readiness to conduct basic antenna measurements, encompassing antenna impedance and radiation pattern measurements. Additionally, students are able to present and analyze measurement results and identify potential sources of error.
Model phenomena related to radio wave propagation, and apply these phenomenal models to estimate radio link performance in various communication and sensing applications, showcasing the practical implications of this comprehension.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 25.02.2025 - 30.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Holopainen, Katsuyuki Haneda
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:
Fundamental antenna and propagation parameters.
Different antenna types (e.g., wire antennas, antenna arrays and aperture antennas)
Antenna measurements
Radio wave propagation models
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course includes interactive lectures, exercises, possibly other assignments, and a final exam. All of the aforementioned may affect the final grade. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course includes interactive lectures (contact or remote), exercises and independent working. Final exam.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
A.R. Harish & M. Sachidananda, "Antennas and Wave Propagation", Oxford University Press, 2007. A. Räisänen & A. Lehto, "Radio engineering for wireless communication and sensor applications", Artech House, 2003.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
2025-2026 Spring IV - V