SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam 603110

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Degree and Programme

B.E. / ECE

Semester and Section:

VI B

Subject Code and Subject:

EC6602 / Antennas and Wave Propagation

Core / Elective:

Core

Periods / Week:

No. of Credits:

3
Date: 28.01.2016

Course Objectives:
1. To give insight of the radiation phenomena
2. To give a thorough understanding of the radiation characteristics of
different types of antennas
3. To create awareness about the different types of propagation of radio waves
at different frequencies
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to
CO1: Identify and analyze the antenna characteristics including polarization,
radiation pattern and bandwidth.
CO2: Examine the radiation properties of wire antennas, aperture antennas, slot
antennas and printed antennas and measure their performance metrics using
numerical tools
CO3: Analyze the importance and application of antenna arrays
CO4: Identify and explain the modern antennas and their applications
CO5: Describe the antenna radiation characteristics measurement techniques.
CO6: Summarize the radio wave propagation at various regions of the atmosphere.
Syllabus
UNIT I
Definition of antenna parameters Gain, Directivity, Effective aperture, Radiation
Resistance, Band width, Beam width, Input Impedance. Matching Baluns, Polarization
mismatch, Antenna noise temperature, Radiation from oscillating dipole, Half wave
dipole. Folded dipole, Yagi array.
CO1: Identify and analyze the antenna characteristics including polarization,
radiation pattern and bandwidth.
CO2: Examine the radiation properties of wire antennas, aperture antennas, slot
antennas and printed antennas and measure their performance metrics using
numerical tools
UNIT II
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Radiation from rectangular apertures, Uniform and Tapered aperture, Horn antenna ,
Reflector antenna, Aperture blockage, Feeding structures , Slot antennas ,Microstrip
antennas Radiation mechanism Application ,Numerical tool for antenna analysis
CO2: Examine the radiation properties of wire antennas, aperture antennas, slot
antennas and printed antennas and measure their performance metrics using
numerical tools
UNIT III
N element linear array, Pattern multiplication, Broadside and End fire array Concept of
Phased arrays, Adaptive array, Basic principle of antenna Synthesis-Binomial array
CO3: Analyze the importance and application of antenna arrays
UNIT IV
Principle of frequency independent antennas Spiral antenna, Helical antenna, Log
periodic. Modern antennas- Reconfigurable antenna, Active antenna, Dielectric antennas,
Electronic band gap structure and applications, Antenna Measurements-Test Ranges,
Measurement of Gain, Radiation pattern, Polarization, VSWR
CO4: Identify and explain the modern antennas and their applications
CO5: Describe the antenna radiation characteristics measurement techniques.
UNIT V
Modes of propagation , Structure of atmosphere , Ground wave propagation ,
Tropospheric propagation , Duct propagation, Troposcatter propagation , Flat earth and
Curved earth concept Sky wave propagation Virtual height, critical frequency ,
Maximum usable frequency Skip distance, Fading , Multi hop propagation
CO6: Summarize the radio wave propagation at various regions of the atmosphere
TEXT BOOKS:
1. John D Kraus, Antennas for all Applications, 3rd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2005.
REFERENCES:
1. Edward C.Jordan and Keith G.Balmain Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating
Systems Prentice Hall of India, 2006
2. R.E.Collin,Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, Mc Graw Hill 1985.
3. Constantine.A.Balanis Antenna Theory Analysis and Design, Wiley Student Edition,
2006.
4. Rajeswari Chatterjee, Antenna Theory and Practice Revised Second Edition New Age
International Publishers, 2006.
5. S. Drabowitch, Modern Antennas Second Edition, Springer Publications, 2007.
6. Robert S.Elliott Antenna Theory and Design Wiley Student Edition, 2006.
7. H.Sizun Radio Wave Propagation for Telecommunication Applications, First Indian
Reprint, Springer Publications, 2007.
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Lecture Plan
Content delivery methods:
Lecture interspersed with discussion (chalk and board)
Presentation slides (PPT)
Assessment methods:
Internal Assessment test
Assignments (Problems, Seminars, Literature Survey, Mini projects, etc.)
Sl.
No.

Course Content

CO

Knowledge
level

UNIT- I: FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIATION

Definition
of
antenna
parameters

Gain,
Directivity,
Effective
aperture,
Radiation
Resistance
Band width, Beam width,
Input Impedance. Matching
Baluns,
Polarization
mismatch, Antenna noise
temperature
Radiation from oscillating
dipole

Proposed
Period &
Number of
Hours to be
handled
01.02.2016
to
17.02.2016

CO1

CO1

CO2

U & Ap

Half wave dipole

CO2

U & Ap

Folded dipole

CO2

U & Ap

Yagi array

CO2

U & Ap

2
18.02.2016
to
07.03.2016

UNIT II: APERTURE AND SLOT ANTENNAS

Radiation from rectangular

apertures,
Uniform
and
Tapered aperture,

CO2

Horn antenna

CO2

Reflector antenna , Aperture

blockage , Feeding structures

CO2

Slot antennas

CO2

CO2

U & An

CO2

U, Ap &
An

5
6

Microstrip
antennas

Radiation
mechanism

Application
Numerical tool for antenna
analysis

Actual Period
& Number of
Hours handled

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08.03.2016
to
22.03.2016

UNIT III ANTENNA ARRAYS

1

N element linear array

CO3

Pattern multiplication

CO3

U & Ap

Broadside and End fire array

Concept of Phased arrays

CO3

Adaptive array

CO3

Basic principle of antenna

Synthesis-Binomial array

CO3

U & An

2
23.03.2016
to
12.04.2016

UNIT IV SPECIAL ANTENNAS

2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Principle
of
frequency
independent antennas Spiral
antenna
Helical antenna, Log periodic
Antenna
Log periodic Dipole Array,
Spiral Antenna
Reconfigurable antenna
Active antenna, Dielectric
antennas
Electronic band gap structure
and applications
Antenna Measurements-Test
Ranges, Measurement of
Gain
Radiation
pattern,
Polarization, VSWR

CO4

CO4

CO4

CO4

CO4

CO4

CO5

CO5

1
13.04.2016
to
29.04.2016

UNIT V PROPAGATION OF RADIO WAVES

1

Modes
of
propagation,
Structure of atmosphere

CO6

Ground wave propagation

CO6

CO6

CO6

CO6

CO6

3
4

Tropospheric
propagation,
Duct propagation
Troposcatter
propagation,
Flat earth and Curved earth
concept
Sky wave propagation
Virtual
height,
critical
frequency , Maximum usable
frequency
Skip distance, Fading, Multi
hop propagation

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Mapping of Course Outcomes with Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes / Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes

Course Code & Name:

CO1:

CO2:

CO3:
CO4:
CO5:

CO6:

Identify and analyze the antenna

characteristics including polarization,
radiation pattern and bandwidth
Examine the radiation properties of
wire antennas, aperture antennas, slot
antennas and printed antennas and
measure their performance metrics
using numerical tools
Analyze
the
importance
and
application of antenna arrays
Identify and explain the modern
antennas and their applications
Describe the antenna radiation
characteristics
measurement
techniques
Summarize
the
radio
wave
propagation at various regions of the
atmosphere

Program Outcomes:
a)

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of differential equations, integral equations, vector calculus,
complex variables, matrix theory, probability theory and random process, chemistry, physics and
electrical & electronics engineering.
b) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve electronics and communication
engineering problems.
c) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design electronic and electrical circuits and conduct
experiments with electrical, electronics and communication systems, analyze and interpret data.
d) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design digital and analog systems and components.
e) Graduates will demonstrate an ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multi-disciplinary tasks.
f) Graduates will demonstrate skills to use modern engineering tools, software and hardware to analyze
problems.
g) Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
h) Graduates will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
i)
j)

Graduates will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be
aware of contemporary issues.
Graduates will develop confidence and ability for life-long learning.

k) Graduates will be able to participate and succeed in competitive examinations including GATE, GRE
and UGC NET.
l) Graduates will demonstrate an ability as an individual or as a member of a team to solve complex
socially relevant engineering problems.

3: Strongly agree
Prepared By

(Faculty In-charge(s))

2: Agree

1: Weakly agree

0 : Do not agree
Approved By

(Dr. S. Radha, HOD / ECE)

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