ELT-47466 Antenna Project, 4-6 cr
Additional information
Courses ELT-41746 Antenna Basics, ELT-47446 Antennas, and ELT-47466 Antenna Project are intended to support each other. They are all given during spring semester.
For students who want to strengthen their knowledge about antennas prior to taking this course, it is recommended to take also ELT-47446 Antennas.
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Jari Kangas, Jouko Heikkinen, Mikko Valkama
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| ELT-47466 2017-01 | 4 |
Jouko Heikkinen Jari Kangas |
Guided antenna assignment and acceptably documented construction project. |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course student is able to design, construct, and test a chosen antenna structure. Student is capable of applying antenna theory in specification, design, construction, and testing of the antenna structure. Student recognizes the main steps inherent in such a work, and is able to utilize software and equipments that are used in simulation, construction, and measurement of antennas. Student is capable of reporting his/her work according to practices of scientific writing.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Measurement of antenna parameters | Common measurement settings | |
| 2. | Numerical simulation tools | ||
| 3. | Feeding methods | ||
| 4. | Performance specification | ||
| 5. | Construction techniques of antennas | ||
| 6. | Preparing a report about the project |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
In order to pass the course the student must complete guided assignment (simulation, construction and testing a predefined antenna structure) and an antenna design project (specification, design, simulation, construction, testing, and reporting).
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Dummy | Antenna books and scientific journal and conference papers (depending on chosen antenna type), to be announced in detail in the beginning of the course. | No |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| ELT-41746 Antenna Basics | Advisable | |
| ELT-47206 Basics of RF Engineering | Advisable | |
| ELT-47226 Basic RF Measurements | Advisable | |
| ELT-47446 Antennas | Advisable |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| ELT-47466 Antenna Project, 4-6 cr | ELE-6216 Antenna Project, 4-6 cr |