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Identical coursesElectromagnetic Propagation (B-KUL-H05T0A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
At the end of this course, the student will be able to explain all wave propagation mechanisms from ELF to the highest frequencies.
Previous knowledge
Basic course electromagnetics, e.g., H01M1A (Electromagnetic Waves)
Order of Enrolment
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H0E91A : P&D ICT Security and Networks
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H0T75A : Elektromagnetische propagatie (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: elektrotechniek (Leuven) (Elektronica en chipontwerp) 120 ects.
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: elektrotechniek (Leuven) (ICT-beveiliging en netwerken) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (Electronics and Chip Design) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (ICT Security and Networks) 120 ects.
Activities
2.41 ects. Electromagnetic Propagation: Lecture (B-KUL-H05T0a)
Content
Topics discussed:
- normal atmospheric refraction
- reflections
- diffraction
- ionospheric propagation
- surface wave propagation
- ELF-VLF propagation
- ducting
- static, mobile and MIMO channel models
- atmospheric disturbances (rain, snow and fog)
Course material
Copies of the slides are available on a secure web site (with recommended literature).
They can be ordered on B/W print during the first lecture.
Format: more information
Normal lectures, with examples worked out during the exercises.
0.59 ects. Electromagnetic Propagation: Exercises and Practical Training (B-KUL-H05T1a)
Content
4 exercise sessions are planned:
1) Communication systems
2) Reflections, diffractions and ionosphere
3) Surface waves and influence on positioning systems
4) Channel modelks and atmosphere
Course material
Same as for the lectures.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Electromagnetic Propagation (B-KUL-H25T0a)
Explanation
Closed book exam.