Topics in Propagation and Radio-links
| Title | Ειδικά Θέματα Διάδοσης και Ραδιοζεύξεων / Topics in Propagation and Radio-links |
| Code | 128 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Thomas Xenos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001093 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 31
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL ENERGY | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| TELECOMMUNICATIONS | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600196712
|
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/1/600196712
- 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
1. Electromagnetic field theory
2. Wave propagation
3. Antennas
Learning Outcomes
1. Understanding of basic propagation mechanisms in terrestrial links and urban propagation scenarios.
2. Ability to design practical broadcasting and point-to-point links using propagation models and standards, taking into account terrain characteristics, atmospheric conditions, regualations 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)
Introduction to radio wave propagation: Radio frequency bands, standardization, regulations.
Tropospheric wave propagation: Stratification, propagation of radio waves, standard atmospheric model, tropospheric refraction, tropospheric indices.
Ionospheric radio propagation: Solar emissions, earth's magnetic field, plasma, morphology of ionosphere, ionospheric propagation, ionospheric communications, prediction of propagation characteristics, ionospheric scattering, special issues.
Wireless radio coverage: Services, radio coverage networks, radio coverage in LF, MF and HF bands, local radio coverage in VHF and UHF bands, ITU-R recommendations.
Propagation of radio waves beyond the horizon: Propagation through the troposphere, tropospheric propagation modes, tropospheric scattering, tropospheric scatter propagation geometry, radio propagation profile, geometric parameters, climate classification.
Short-range communications: Applications, propagation outside and inside buildings, ITU-R recommendations for short range outdoor propagation, loss calculations, multipath models, polarization characteristics and fading, ITU-R recommendations for indoor radio wave propagation, loss and delay models.
Radio noise and wave propagation: Definitions, sources, main results, relation of radio noise to frequency, noise due to atmospheric gases, man-made noise.
Optimization techniques for radio link design and reception: Fading, improved radio reception, diversity techniques (space, frequency, polarization, time, multipath).
Keywords
Wave propagation, radiolinks, tropospheric links, ionosphere, obstacles, losses, propagation models
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 Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 45 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 90 | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral examination and assessment of project
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Report (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. R. L. Bertoni, Radio Propagation for Modern Wireless Systems, Prentice Hall, 2000.
2. I.D. Kanellopoulos, Wave propagation in terrestrial environment, Tziolas Pub., Athens, 2006.
Last Update
31-03-2016
