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ELEC-E9450 - Antennas and Wave Propagation D, Lecture, 25.2.2025-30.5.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, 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

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
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV - V
    2025-2026 Spring IV - V

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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