07-Antennas and Wireless Prop and Measurements

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INFORMATICS & MULTIMEDIA

Department of Applied Informatics & Multimedia TEI-Crete

Course title & identity


Title: Advanced Topics in Antennas and Wireless

Propagation and Measurements


Objectives: Electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation and propagation Antenna structure and design Theory and practice of wireless telecommunication systems Measurement methods on wireless telecommunication systems Focus: Networks & telecommunications Members of staff: Dimitrios Stratakis ([email protected])

Approach
Three (3) hours lectures: YES Laboratory classes: YES as needed Two days per week free lab access Project work: YES 100%
1st Project 2nd Project 3rd Project 30% 30% 40%

Med-term assessment: NO Final assessment: NO

Specific details (1/4)


Lecturing strategy
Lecture notes supported by transparencies using PowerPoint, Book chapters and selected research papers, Manuals, Dedicated websites

Projects First project (30%):


Individual or group (2-3 students) projects, announced in 1st week, deadline 5th week. Classroom presentation and discussion.

One of two project types: Type 1: Using Matlab to study/model/solve electromagnetic wave propagation problems
Tools/technologies: Matlab Type of learning materials: Book chapters and selected research papers

Specific details (2/4)


Type 2: Using NEC Software to design/study/simulate antenna systems Tools/technologies: NEC Software Type of learning materials: Book chapters, NEC manual

Second project (30%):


Individual or group (2-3 students) projects, announced in 5th week, deadline 9th week. Classroom presentation and discussion.

One of three project types:


Type 1: Using ATDI software to study/simulate 2nd generation cellular

systems Type 2: Using ATDI software to study/simulate 3nd generation cellular systems Type 3: Using ATDI software to study/simulate microwave links
Tools/technologies: ATDI Software Type of learning materials: Book chapters, ATDI software manual

Specific details (3/4)


Third project (40%):
Individual or group (2-3 students) projects, announced in 9th week, deadline the final week. Classroom presentation and discussion.

Project area: Spectrum analyzer programming/measurements on modern telecommunication systems


Tools/technologies: Instrumentation and Software tools of Non Ionizing Radiation laboratory Type of learning materials: Lecture slides, book chapters, selected research papers, Spectrum analyzer operating and programming manuals, dedicated websites

Specific details (4/4)


Expected outcomes
On completion of this course students should: be familiar with electromagnetic engineering principles, be familiar with the fundamental principles/design of antenna systems, be familiar with 2G/3G cellular and microwave networks principles and design, be familiar with the limitations and the use of spectrum analyzers and be able to perform relevant measurements in modern telecommunication systems

R&D project opportunities / relevance


Non Ionizing Radiation Laboratory research and relevant projects

Applicant profile
Pre-requisites
Knowledge of MATLAB programming language, Background on Electromagnetism and Telecommunication systems

Skills
Interest in study, design and taking appropriate measurements in wireless

Telecommunication systems

Expected weekly workload


10-12 hours (average workload including class attendance)

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