EE 542 Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communications
This course addresses issues related to wireless communications from a perspective of antennas and propagation. The electromagnetic theory and communications components of wireless communication systems are linked together for analyzing and designing such systems. The important role of antennas in setting up cellular communication systems is studied and critical propagation issues in the design of such systems are presented. Topics that will be discussed in the course include cellular communications history and principles, basic concepts in electromagnetic wave theory, reflection, transmission and polarization, antennas and radiation, Fresnel Theory, line-of-sight, models for radio propagation, flat earth, terrain roughness, diffraction theory, propagation in presence of buildings, fading, diversity, link budgets, system design issues. Prerequisite: EE 342.