Antennas and Propagation (Ec601 PC)
Antennas and Propagation (Ec601 PC)
Antennas and Propagation (Ec601 PC)
COURSE PLANNER
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I. COURSE OVERVIEW:
The course covers the basics of the antenna parameters, retarded potential, radiated power,
radiation resistance, gain and directivity of thin linear wire antennas, VHF, UHF and
microwave antennas like Yagi - Uda, Helical antenna, reflector antenna, micro strip antenna,
and lens antenna, antenna arrays broadside and end fire, antenna measurements to measure
the antenna parameters, wireless communication maintained through ground, space and sky.
II.PREREQUISITE:
1.Basic knowledge of Electromagnetic Waves.
III:COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. To understand the concept of radiation, antenna definitions and significance of antenna parameters, to derive and
analyze the radiation characteristics of thin wire dipole antennas and solve numerical problems.
2. To distinguish between UHF, VHF and Microwave Antennas, their requirements, specifications, characteristics and
design relations.
3. To analyze the characteristics of yagi-uda antennas, helical antennas, pyramidal horns, microstrip patch antennas and
parabolic reflectors and identify the requirements to facilitate their design.
4. To identify the antenna array requirements, to determine the characteristics of ULAs and estimate the patterns of
BSA, EFA, and Binomial Arrays.
5. To understand the concepts and set-up requirements for microwave measurements, and familiarize with the procedure
to enable antenna measurements
6. To define and distinguish between different phenomenon of wave propagation (ground wave, space wave and sky
wave), their frequency dependence, and estimate their characteristics, identifying their profiles and parameters
involved.
IV:Course Outcomes:
S.No. Description Bloom’s Taxonomy Level
4. Carry out the Linear Array Analysis, estimate the array factor and
characteristics and sketch the pattern for 2-element array, N-element BSA, L3: Apply &
EFA, modified EFA, Binomial Arrays L4:Analyze
PO 6 The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual - Projects
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering
practice.
PO 7 Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the - Projects
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
PO 8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and - ----
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO 12 Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation 1 Competitive
and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the Examinations
broadest context of technological change.
1: Slight (Low) 2: Moderate (Medium) 3: Substantial (High) - : None
Program Specific
Program Outcomes (PO)
Outcomes
Outcomes (PSO)
Course
PO PO1 PSO
PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PSO1 PSO3
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Antennas and Wave Propagation – J.D. Kraus, R.J. Marhefka and Ahmad S. Khan, MC
GRAW HILL EDUCATION, New Delhi, 4th ed., (Special Indian Edition), 2010. 2.
Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems – E.C. Jordan and K.G. Balmain, PHI, 2nd
ed., 2000.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Antenna Theory - C.A. Balanis, John Wiley & Sons, 3rd Ed., 2005.
2. Antennas and Wave Propagation – K.D. Prasad, Satya Prakashan, Tech India Publications,
New Delhi, 2001.
MOOC-NPTEL LINK:
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc19_ee19/
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1. Antennas and Wave
UNIT-3:
VHF, UHF AND MICROWAVE ANTENNAS - II
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
S. Question Blooms Course
No. Taxonomy Outcome
Level
1 Describe the features of Patch antennas Remember 3
2 Describe the different types of reflector antennas Remember 3
3 Define F/D ratio? Understand 3
4 List Out the advantages of strip antennas Understand 3
5 Describe the drawbacks of parabolic reflector antenna Remember 3
6 Write the formula for centre frequency of patch antenna Understand 3
7 List out all the Microwave Antennas Understand 3
8 List the Applications of reflector antennas Apply 3
9 Describe the features of micro strip antennas Understand 3
10 Discuss the effect of Substrate on the radiation of Patch antenna Understand 3
UNIT-IV
ANTENNA ARRAYS& MEASUREMENTS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
S. Question Blooms Course
No. Taxonomy Outcome
Level
1 Write short notes on various forms of arrays
i. Broad side array ii. End fire array ii. Collinear array iv. Parasitic array? Apply 4
2 Explain the Radiation Pattern Measurement with Neat Sketch. Analyze 4
3 Explain the Gain Measurement by 3-Antenna Method with Neat Sketch. Remember 4
4 Explain the Sources of Error while doing the Measurement. Remember 4
5 Explain the Directivity Measurement with Neat Sketch. Evaluate 4
6 Write detail notes on Binomial arrays Evaluate 4
7 Explain the principle of Pattern multiplication? Apply 4
8 Derive the expression for the far field pattern of an array of 2 – isotropic point
sources i) Equal amplitude and phase ii) Equal amplitude. Apply 4
9 Explain the Gain Measurement by Comparison Method with Neat Sketch. Remember 4
10 Generalize the Concept of Dolph Tchebyscheffs Array. Remember 4
UNIT-V
Wave propagation
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
XI :I-ASSIGNEMNT QUESTIONS
UNIT – 4
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Microwave frequency range is-------
a) Above 30MHZ b) Above 300MHZ C) Above 00MHZ d)2000MHZ.
2. Yagi-Uda antenna consists of-----
a) Folded Dipole b) Reflector C) Director d) All above
3. The radiation resistance of folded dipole of equal radii is----------
a) 657Ohms b) 292 Ohms C) 300 Ohms d) 277 Ohms
4. The radiation resistance of folded dipole of unequal radii (r 2 =2r 1 ) is----------
a) 657Ohms b) 292 Ohms C) 300 Ohms d) 277 Ohms
5. The helix is having the geometry of ------------
a) Straight wire b) Circle C) Cylinder d) All above.
6. The radiation pattern of helix in Axial mode is-----------
a) Bi directional b) Uni directional C) 4 lobed d)Omni directional
7. The radiation pattern of helix in Normal mode is-----------
a) Bi directional b) Uni directional C) 4 lobed d) Omni directional
8. In Normal mode of operation the length of the helix is-------------
a) >λ b) <λ C) =λ d) None
9. In Axial mode of operation the length of the helix is-------------
a) >λ b) <λ C) =λ d) None
2. 10. Horn antennas used in the frequency range of----------
a) VHF b) UHF C) SHF d) MW
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTIONS
1.Frii’s transmission formula is_____________
3. Comparision method for measurement of antenna gain is also called as ___
4. The formula for gain of an antenna using comparision method is___
5. In two antenna method the assumption is ____
6. In the case of circular or elliptical polarization's the total antenna gain is given by_____
Unit – 5
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Micro strip antenna was first introduced by .............
A). Marconi B). Hertz C). Munson D). Cassegrain
2. The widely used shape for patch antennas is .............
A). Rectangular B). Circular C). Elliptical D).Parabolic
3. The efficiency of Micro strip antenna is ......................
A). High B). Very high C). infinite D). Low
4. For square corner reflector the flaring angle is.........................
A). 30 degrees B). 60 degrees C). 90 degrees D). 180 degrees
5. The no. of images formed for a square corner reflector, using method of images are...
A). 3 B). 5 C). 7 D). 6
6. The no. of images formed for a 30 degrees corner reflector, using method of
Images are...........
A). 3 B). 5 C). 7 D). 6
7. The no. of images formed for a 60 degrees corner reflector, using method of Images is...........
A). 3 B). 5 C). 7 D). 6
8. A single narrow beam of radiation results in square corner reflector for
Spacing of s=...........
A). 2λ B). λ C). 3λ/2 D). λ/2
9. Two narrow beams of radiation results in square corner reflector for
spacing of s=.........
A). 2λ B). λ C). 3λ/2 D). λ/2
10. Three narrow beams of radiation results in square corner reflector for
Spacing of s=...........
A). 2λ B). λ C). 3λ/2 D). λ/2
XIV:JOURNALS:
1. Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
2. International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP)
3. Journal of Modeling and Simulation of Antennas and propagation
4. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
5. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications