EEE410 Antennas and Propagation II

5 ECTS - 3-2 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code EEE410
Name Antennas and Propagation II
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. TURGUT İKİZ


Course Goal

Ability to choose correct type of antennas that will meet the needs of the wireless communication system

Course Content

Antenna arrays. Array with parasitic elements. The Yagi-Uda array. Design of Yagi-Uda TV antenna. Signal-to-noise ratio for communication link. Input impedance of an antenna. Reactance of an antenna (Poynting vector method). Frequency independent antennas. Equiangular spiral antenna. Conical equiangular spiral antenna. Log-periodic antenna. Design of a log-periodic antenna. Horn antenna. Reflector antennas. Parabolic reflector. TV satellite communication link. Wave propagation: ground and space wave. Ionospheric propagation.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Konstantin A. Balanis, Antenna Theory, Analysis and design

Notes

Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The student, upon succesful completion of this course:
LO02 Design antennas for different applications.
LO03 Choose the appropriate antenna for a specific application
LO04 Evaluate the performance of an antenna in a communication system


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, 4
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. 3
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. 4
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Antenna arrays Review of electromagnetic wave propagation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Array with parasitic elements Review of previous lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 The Yagi-Uda array. Review of previous lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Design of Yagi-Uda TV antenna Review of previous lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Signal-to-noise ratio for communication link Review of previous lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Input impedance of an antenna Review of previous lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Reactance of an antenna (Poynting vector method) Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Frequency independent antennas Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Equiangular spiral antenna. Conical equiangular spiral antenna Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Log-periodic antenna. Design of a log-periodic antenna Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Horn antenna. Reflector antennas. Parabolic reflector Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 TV satellite communication link Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Wave propagation: ground and space wave. Ionospheric propagation Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Review Review of previous lectures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Review Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams none Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload (Hour) 118
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,72
ECTS 5 ECTS