EEE6223 Antennas, Propagation and Satellite Systems (15 credits)

Year Running: 2015/2016

Credit level: F7

Pre Uni Qualification		This module assumes a successful completion of an Electrical/Electronic Engineering Programme (or course of study) up to FHEQ Level 6 (or equivalent) at Sheffield or elsewhere.
Additional Information		Restricted to students in the Department of EEE

Description

Review and application of electromagnetic theory for antenna analysis. Radiation pattern, gain, input impedance. Half wave, full wave dipole antennas, monopole antennas. Image theory. Antenna arrays. Polarization: linear, elliptical, axial ratio. Aperture theory: Fourier analysis, Huygens-Kirchhoff formula, rectangular and circular aperture, effective aperture. Microstrip antennas. Propagation in a plasma: critical frequency, refractive index. Ionospheric/tropospheric propagation of HF/VHF radio waves: MUF, ionosonde. Satellite communications systems. Earth stations - types and performance. Satellite transponders - amplifiers, redundancy, transmitters, frequency translation. Multiple access systems.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	111.0
Lecture	36.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	3.0	100 %

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.