Analogue Communication and Propagation (H6107)
Analogue Communication and Propagation
Module H6107
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module introduces key physical and engineering concepts in high frequency propagation which underpin the transmission and reception of analogue electromagnetic signals. The module covers;
Maxwell's equations, the electromagnetic wave equation, the Poynting vector;
Plane waves, phase and group velocity, skin depth;
Propagation along transmission lines, attenuation and distortion, characteristic impedance, reflections and standing waves;
Electromagnetic propagation in free space, line of sight communications and design using Fresnel zone, power budget in satellite links, tropospheric and ionospheric propagation;
Introduction to antennas and aerials (inc. dipole, Yagi-Ueda, arrays, dish, planar, patch, antennas for CP) radiation pattern, reciprocity theorem, antenna gain;
Analogue communication systems, modulation and demodulation systems (AM/FM/pulse), phase lock loops;
Physical sources and statistical properties of electrical noise, signal-to-noise ratio, noise figure, noise temperature;
Spectrum management and EMC, radio transmitter and receiver architecture.
AHEP3 Learning Outcomes
SM1p SM2p SM3p SM1m SM3m SM4m EA1p EA2p EA3p EA4p D5p D5m ET5p ET5m EP1p EP2p EP1m EP2m EP9m EP10m
Pre-Requisite
Electronic Circuit & Systems Design
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Maths 1A
Engineering Maths 1B
Library
Kraus, J.D. and Fleisch Electromagnetics with applications 5th ed, McGraw-Hill, 007289969-7
Ulaby, FT. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics 5th Ed, Prentice-Hall 2006, 013241326-4
Roddy, D. and Coolen, J. Electronic Communications 4th ed., Prentice-Hall 1995, ISBN-10: 013312083X ISBN-13: 978-0133120837
Module learning outcomes
Apply the physics of electric and magnetic fields to wave propagation in free space and on transmission lines
Determine the power requirements and transmission range of communication systems operating at microwave frequencies
Apply the principles of operation and design of antennas at various frequencies
Demonstrate understanding of factors affecting the performance of communication systems
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 12 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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