Program Overview

Antennas and Propagation Course

Overview

This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles associated with microwave and RF antennas and propagation. It presents the underlying theory in an accessible manner, together with techniques for application of the theory to satellite and mobile communications scenarios, as well as broadcasting and indoor wireless applications.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental parameters of antennas, such as gain, impedance, and efficiency
• Explain the basic principles of operation of a type of antenna
• Have practical experience in designing and testing antennas
• Explain propagation behavior in practical scenarios and how to apply propagation models to advanced representative problems

Course Content

Content includes:

• Antenna principles and calculations from electromagnetic theory
• Radio propagation modeling
• Overcoming channel impairments
• Antenna design with the inclusion of laboratory demonstrations

Syllabus

The syllabus includes:

• Introduction and antenna fundamentals
• Antenna characterization design lab
• Types of antennas and introduction to arrays
• Propagation fundamentals
• Fixed link propagation models
• Slant path propagation for fixed satellite links
• Diffraction models
• Propagation in the troposphere
• Wire antennas old and new, small antennas
• Laboratory demonstrations
• Mobile systems overview, microcells and macrocells
• Indoor propagation
• Antenna simulations
• Base station antennas
• HF antennas and propagation
• GPS systems antennas
• Printed mobile antennas

Learning and Teaching Methods

Learning and teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Laboratory classes

Assessment

There is no assessment for those who take this as an individual short course.

Course Leader

• Dr. Tim Brown, Senior Lecturer in RF Antennas and Propagation

Course Contributors

• Dr. Mohsen Khalily, Course Lecturer
• Professor Mike Underhill, Course Lecturer - Underhill Research Ltd
• Professor Brian Collins, Course Lecturer - BSC Consulting
• Dr. Richard Rudd, Lecturer - Plum Consulting

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites required to do this course.

Fees and Funding

• The course fee is Ł2,000
• IET members: Ł1,900 (early bird bookings), Ł2,100 (standard rate)
• Non-IET members: Ł2,000 (early bird bookings), Ł2,300 (standard rate)
• Group bookings: Ł2,000 per person for bookings of three or more people from the same organization

What the Fees Include

The fees include lunch, refreshments, and course notes, which will be provided in electronic format.

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations notified in writing ten working days before the event: 35% cancellation fee
• Cancellations within 10 working days before the event: full fee charged, no refund
• No written notice of cancellation: no refund
• The University of Surrey reserves the right to cancel any event, with a full refund or mutually convenient transfer
• Delegates can make a provisional registration for a course by email, with formal acknowledgment upon payment receipt
• Substitutions from the same company may be made following consultation with the FEPS Short Courses Team
• Registrations cannot be accepted without a valid purchase order, credit card payment, or cheque

Disclaimer

The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check the website for any updates before applying for a course.