Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds upon knowledge of Electro-magnetics, and Antennas and their connection to stochastic radio channels. Moreover the module builds on knowledge obtained during the modules Wireless PHY/MAC Fundamentals (1st semester) and Wireless System Performance (2nd semester) or similar

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Antennas
• Basic antennas
• Requirements for antennas in a scattering radio environment
• Multi-antenna/ correlation analysis
• Antenna measurement principles
• Near field (antenna design)
• Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) Method
• Method of Moments
• Far field (propagation)
• Ray tracing
• Phase screen methods and diffraction
• Propagation scattering modeling for multiple antenna systems

Skills

• Identify connection between antenna system and radio channel behavior
• Assess performance of antenna elements and antenna systems
• Select appropriate Electro-magnetic near and far field Simulation methodology for realistic antenna and propagation settings

Competences

• Apply antenna(system) and propagation conditions in new/real-world constellations for analyzing wireless communication system impact and performance optimization
• Evaluate limits of the methods and theories as applied to more general problems

Type of instruction

As described in the introduction to Chapter 3.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Antennas and Propagation
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	Passed/Not Passed
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations http:/​/​www.en.tech.aau.dk/​education-programmes/​Education+and+Programmes/​