This course deals with the analysis and design of modern antennas. Variants of wire and aperture antennas are covered, as well as the relatively new microstrip antenna format.
Other topics involve arranging antenna elements in an array to provide high gain, and appropriate phasing of array elements to give rise to a phased array antenna.
This course aims to:
1. Educate you with basic analytical skills in electromagnetic theory.
2. Train you in testing/characterising the performance of antennas.
3. Instruct you about design methodologies of various fundamental antenna types for mobile and satellite communications.
4. Make you aware of the commercial requirements for antennas, and the availability and utilisation of simulation software.