Module Specification
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Title RADIO PROPAGATION FOR WIRELESS SYSTEMS
Code ELEC411
Coordinator Prof Y Huang
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Yi.Huang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

  • To develop an appreciation and understanding of radio propagation mechanisms.

  • To introduce and apply radio propagation models to applications

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    Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
     

    Co-requisite modules:
     

    Learning Outcomes

    Ability to solve basic radio propgation problems

    Ability to conduct radio system coverage and planning

    Syllabus
    1  1

    Introduction of radiowaves

    Review of Maxwell''s equations and electromagnetics.  The EM spectrum and radiowaves.  Intrinsic impedance of materials and the effects of boundaries

    2

    Radio propagation mechanisms

    Radiowave reflection, transmission, scattering and diffractions. Radio propagation in various media.

    3

    Propagation Prediction models and Methods

    The Friis formula and the radar equation. Line of sight paths.  Ground reflections and multi-path propagation; Diffraction and knife edges.  Terrain effects.

    The ionosphere.  Characteristic s and effects of the Sun on propagation.  Flat earth model.

    4

    Radio propagation applications

    How to use the knowdge for radio system planning and deployment. 

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture -

    Tutorial -

    Other -


    Teaching Schedule
      Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
    Study Hours 12

    		   6

    		     2

    		 20
    Timetable (if known)              
    Private Study 55
    TOTAL HOURS 75

    Assessment
    EXAM Duration Timing
    (Semester)    		 % of
    final
    mark    		 Resit/resubmission
    opportunity    		 Penalty for late
    submission    		 Notes
    Seen Written Exam  2 hours  Semester 2 examination period  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) Formal Exam  
    CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
    (Semester)    		 % of
    final
    mark    		 Resit/resubmission
    opportunity    		 Penalty for late
    submission    		 Notes
                 

    Reading List
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