Wireless Communications I
| Title | ΑΣΥΡΜΑΤΟΣ ΤΗΛΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΑ Ι / Wireless Communications I |
| Code | ΤΗ0601 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Traianos Gioultsis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000660 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600130541
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α2 (3) |
| Calendar | Τετάρτη 13:00 έως 15:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Γ (ΤΗΜΜΥ & Τοπογράφων Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α2 (3) |
| Calendar | Παρασκευή 09:00 έως 11:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600130541
- At the Website of the School: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY/
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic understanding of electrical circuits and electromagnetic theory.
Learning Outcomes
1. Thorough understanding of antenna concept and parameters.
2. Ability to perform basic antenna and radiolink calculations based on antenna parameters.
3. Ability to analyze and design antenna arrays, including the calculation of parameters and radiation patterns by writing down equations and appropriate computer programs (e.g. Matlab).
4. Understanding of the operating principles of various antenna types, such as standing- and traveling wave antennas, loop and helical antennas, aperture and reflector antennas etc.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Electromagnetic radiation. Antenna parameters. Theory of simple linear antennas. Dipole and monopole antennas. Loop and helical antennas. Traveling-wave antennas. Antenna arrays (linear and two-dimensional). Antenna impedance and mutual impedances. Aperture and reflector antennas. Receiving antennas and reciprocity. Free space propagation losses.
Keywords
Radiation, antennas, dipoles, arrays, reflector antennas, impedance, reciprocity
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 | ✓ | |||
| Tutorial | 12 | ✓ | |||
| Project | ✓ | ||||
| Total | 48 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written Examination (180 min)
Assessment of optional project
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. C. A. Balanis, Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, John Wiley, 2005.
2. C. Kapsalis, P. Kottis, Antennas – Wireless Links, Tziolas Pub., Athens, 2003.
Last Update
19-07-2013
