Course - Antenna Engineering - TTT4215
TTT4215 - Antenna Engineering
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The course will give students a thorough understanding of the fundamental radiation mechanisms of antennas and thereby get an overview of the special characteristics of the most common antenna types. One should also get a good construction background for such antennas as well as understanding of how the antennas are included in different radio systems Keywords:Fundamental antenna properties. Radiation from general current sources in free space. Array antennas. Analysis of some important types like electrically small antennas, resonant antennas, broadband antennas, and aperture antennas including reflector antennas. The method of moments for computing the current distribution on wire antennas.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate has - Basic knowledge of antenna properties and mechanisms for radiation from general current sources in free space. - In-depth knowledge of how the basic antenna properties contribute to the performance of a radio system or a radio based sensor system (eg radar). - In-depth knowledge for the construction of resonant antennas, array antennas, broadband antennas, and aperture antennas including reflector antennas. - basic knowledge of the principles and practical methods for measuring the main antenna properties. Skills: The candidate can - analyze the most important antenna types and calculate radiation patterns of the most common antenna types. - Use data simulation tools to calculate the current distribution of antennas, the associated radiation patterns, and antenna impedance. - conduct antenna measurements in the laboratory or in the field to determine radiation characteristics and the impedance of the antennas. General competence: The candidate can - collaborate on conducting computer simulation exercises and practical antenna measurements at the laboratory. - write and deliver exercise and report from laboratory exercises
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. Compulsary computer and laboratory exercises. Compulsary problem exercises. The course is held in English or Norwegian.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercise
Further on evaluation
In case of continuation in August, the written exam may be changed to oral exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
TFE4120 Electromagnetics, TFE4130 Electromagnetic and Acoustic Waves, and TTT4201 Radio System Design and RF/Microwave Measurement Techniques or corresponding knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
Knowledge about electromagnetics, wave propagation and vector calculus.
Course materials
C.A. Balanis, "Antenna Theory, Analysis and Design", 4th Ed, Wiley 2016.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Electronics
- Telecommunication
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"