School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Propagation and Antennas
Unit Code
ENS5447
Year
2017
Enrolment Period
1
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
A/Prof Adam OSSEIRAN
Description
This unit describes how electromagnetism can transfer energy and information between two points. The fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation and propagation mechanisms are reviewed. Mathematical tools are used to identify key factors in designing efficient transmitting and receiving systems, and in understanding how the transmission medium can affect the performance of energy and information transfer. Various types of antennas used in radio communication are also covered.
Prerequisite Rule
For Honours level students only must pass MAT2437 AND ENS3551
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply mathematical tools to solve problems in electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna design.
- Describe how electromagnetism can be used to transfer energy and information between two points.
- Evaluate some of the latest technological advancements and applications in electromagnetics, e.g. Square Kilometre Array.
- Identify the characteristics of the medium in which EM waves are transmitted and describe how these characteristics may affect the efficient transfer of energy and information.
- Identify the key factors that determine the efficient design of transmitters and receivers of electromagnetic signals.
- Research new developments in the field of applied electromagnetics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
- Select the most appropriate antennas for various applications.
Unit Content
- Adaptation of technological advancements in applied electromagnetics to engineering practice.
- Antennas - far field approximation; short dipole radiators and receivers; beam area, directivity, effective aperture and radiation impedance; dipole arrays and general antenna types; antenna noise.
- Electric fields - charge, electric potential and electric flux; Gauss's Law; capacitance; electric current.
- Magnetic fields - magnetic flux and flux density; inductance; Faraday's and Ampere's Laws.
- Maxwell's equations.
- Required mathematical fundamentals - coordinate systems; vector algebra; line and surface integrals.
- Satellite communication - satellite communication systems; antenna beams; radar sensors; target detection; Doppler radar; monopulse radar.
- Technological problems in applied electromagnetics.
- Wave propagation - the wave equation; transverse electromagnetic waves; the Poynting vector; conductive and dielectric media; waves at interfaces, reflection and refraction; polarisation; diffraction.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and laboratory work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Design problems | 15% |
Test | Mid-semester theory test | 20% |
Laboratory Work | Laboratory work and reports | 15% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Core Reading(s)
- Ulaby, F. T., Michielsen, E., & Ravaioli, U. (2010). Fundamentals of applied electromagnetics. (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Propagation and Antennas
Unit Code
ENS5447
Year
2017
Enrolment Period
2
Version
3
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
A/Prof Adam OSSEIRAN
Description
This unit describes how electromagnetism can transfer energy and information between two points. The fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation and propagation mechanisms are reviewed. Mathematical tools are used to identify key factors in designing efficient transmitting and receiving systems, and in understanding how the transmission medium can affect the performance of energy and information transfer. Various types of antennas used in radio communication are also covered.
Prerequisite Rule
For Honours level students only must pass MAT2437 AND ENS3551
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply mathematical tools to solve problems in electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna design.
- Describe how electromagnetism can be used to transfer energy and information between two points.
- Evaluate some of the latest technological advancements and applications in electromagnetics, e.g. Square Kilometre Array.
- Identify the characteristics of the medium in which EM waves are transmitted and describe how these characteristics may affect the efficient transfer of energy and information.
- Identify the key factors that determine the efficient design of transmitters and receivers of electromagnetic signals.
- Research new developments in the field of applied electromagnetics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
- Select the most appropriate antennas for various applications.
Unit Content
- Adaptation of technological advancements in applied electromagnetics to engineering practice.
- Antennas - far field approximation; short dipole radiators and receivers; beam area, directivity, effective aperture and radiation impedance; dipole arrays and general antenna types; antenna noise.
- Electric fields - charge, electric potential and electric flux; Gauss's Law; capacitance; electric current.
- Magnetic fields - magnetic flux and flux density; inductance; Faraday's and Ampere's Laws.
- Maxwell's equations.
- Required mathematical fundamentals - coordinate systems; vector algebra; line and surface integrals.
- Satellite communication - satellite communication systems; antenna beams; radar sensors; target detection; Doppler radar; monopulse radar.
- Technological problems in applied electromagnetics.
- Wave propagation - the wave equation; transverse electromagnetic waves; the Poynting vector; conductive and dielectric media; waves at interfaces, reflection and refraction; polarisation; diffraction.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and laboratory work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Design problems | 15% |
Test | Mid-semester theory test | 20% |
Laboratory Work | Laboratory work and reports | 15% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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