King Saud University

College of Engineering-Department of Electrical Engineering

EE-423- Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation (Elective Course) Syllabus

2nd Semester Spring 2012 G Course Coordinator
Dr. Zuhair M. Hejaz, Associate Professor

1432/1433 H

College of Engineering-Department of Electrical Engineering

Office: 2C 27

e-mail: zuhairhejazi@gmail.com; zhejaz@ksu.edu.sa, Phone: (+966) 5 96078875 Office Hours: Sat., Mon., Wed. (10 am 12 pm)

Catalog Data
Wave-guides and cavities; Radiation and antennas; Antenna parameters; dipoles and loop antennas; traveling wave antennas; Aperture and patch antennas; Linear and planar antenna arrays; Basic propagation modes; Free-space propagation; Ground wave propagation; Sky wave propagation; Space (terrestrial) wave propagation; Introduction to Propagation models in mobile radio systems (3,1,0).

Course Objectives and Related Program Educational Objectives

To review the fundamentals of antenna theory. To expose students to examples of applications and various antenna types including linear and planar microstrip configuration. Introduce students to the various types and models of Radio wave propagation affecting Communication Systems. Introduction to Diversity principles. To improve the design and problem solving skills.

Textbook
C. Balanis, Antenna Theory Analysis and Design, 3rd Edition, John Wiley, 2005. ISBN 0471-66782-X (Second Edition 1997 is also acceptable). Christopher Haslett, Essentials of Radio Wave Propagation, Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008 J. D. Barsons, The Mobile Radio Propagation Channel, 2nd Edition, John Wiley, 2000. W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design, Second Edition, John Wiley, 1998. ISBN 0471244791 R. Collin, Antennas and Radio wave Propagation, McGraw Hill, 1985. ISBN 0070118086 J.D. Krauss, and R.J. Marhefca, Antennas, McGraw-Hill, 2001, ISBN 0072321032.

References

Prerequisite by Course and Topic

Pre-requisites EE 214 Electromagnetics II.

Course Outcomes
Understand the function of antennas Understand the different types of antennas and the radiation mechanism. Evaluate the fundamental parameters of antennas and arrays operating at various frequencies from LF to Microwave applications. Ability to design various types of linear and planar antennas. Identify the atmospheric and terrestrial effects on radio wave propagation. Evaluate basic propagation models in mobile radio systems.

King Saud University

College of Engineering-Department of Electrical Engineering

Course Topics
Antennas (8 to 9 weeks) Overview of Transmission line parameters related to antenna design and performance. Wave-guides and cavities. Antenna fundamentals: (Types of antennas, Radiation mechanism). Overview of Plane and Solid angles, Near-field, Far-field regions, Polarization, Radiation Pattern, Performance Antenna Parameters (Radiated Power, Directivity, Gain, Efficiency, Radiation Resistance and Input Impedance). Dipole, Monopole antennas, Loop antennas. Traveling wave antennas (Long wire, V and Rhombic antennas). Broadband Antennas, Helical, Yagi-Uda, Log-periodic antennas. Overview of Aperture antennas-Horn and dish reflector antennas. Microstrip antennas, Rectangular, circular Microstrip patch antennas. Terrestrial Propagation (6 to 7weeks) Basic propagation modes, free space, ground reflection and diffraction. Ground wave propagation. Sky wave propagation. Atmospheric effects on radio wave propagation. Space (terrestrial) wave propagation. Propagation models in mobile radio systems. Statistical models. Basic diversity and Fading. Diversity in mobile radio systems. (Optional if time allows)

Computer Usage
Matlab: For calculation, plotting and visualizing radiation patterns and various antenna parameters. SonnetLite or any other available interactive software such as FEKO, MiniNEC, WinNec, IE3D, Microwave Studio (MWS) etc.: To visualize the radiation pattern and calculate the characteristics of linear and a planar antenna.

Tests, Projects and Grading Policy

Grading Component Midterm Test #1 Midterm Test #2 Assignments/Projects Quiz Final Exam Total Points 20% 20% 15% 5% 40% 100% Due Date Thur. 22.03.2012 G Thur. 10.05.2012 G One every 2 Weeks Due before 15th week To be fixed by registrar

Class Schedule
Three 50-minute lectures/discussion sessions per week and one 50-minutes session for exercise.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component

Engineering Topics: 90% Mathematics and Basic Science: 10% General Education: 0%

Prepared by: Dr. Zuhair M. Hejaz Date: Jan 28, 2012 G