EEL 4461 - Antenna Systems

 

Catalog Description: (3 cr) Electromagnetic field theory and its application to antenna design.

Prerequisites: Electromagnetic Fields & Applications I

Textbook: Antenna Theory – Analysis and Design 3rd Ed.. C.A. Balanis. (2005) ISBN number: 0-47-166782-X

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamental principles of antenna theory and to apply them to the design and analysis of antenna systems. Different types of antennas and their applications will be introduced, with focus on linear wire antennas, loop antennas, Microstrip patch antennas, and the design considerations of using antennas in wireless systems.

Professional Component: 1.5 credits of Engineering Design, 1.5 credits of Engineering Science

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here)

• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  3 classes per week of 50 minutes each

Topics:

• Introduction; Review of electromagnetic field theory
• Introduction of different types of antennas and their applications
• Antenna radiation pattern, power density, and intensity
• Antenna beamwidth, directivity, efficiency, gain
• Antenna polarization, input impedance, effective aperture
• Friis transmission equation and radar range equation
• Far-field radiation and vector potential
• RF propagation, weather effect, RF safety
• Dipole antennas
• Ground reflection effect of vertical and horizontal dipoles
• Antenna design using CAD
• Microstrip patch antennas
• Loop antennas
• Antennas and wireless systems

Course Committee:  Dr. Lin, Chair, Dr. Uman, Dr. O