CTU FEE Moodle
Wave Propagation for Wireless Links
B232 - Summer 23/24
This is a grouped Moodle course. It consists of several separate courses that share learning materials, assignments, tests etc. Below you can see information about the individual courses that make up this Moodle course.
Wave Propagation for Wireless Links - B2M17SBS
Main course
| Credits | 6 |
| Semesters | Summer |
| Completion | Assessment + Examination |
| Language of teaching | Czech |
| Extent of teaching | 2P+2C |
Annotation
The aim of the course is to study the wireless transmission channel in real environments focusing on wave propagation for planning of terrestrial and satellite wireless links. The syllabus includes both deeper theoretical foundations of radio wave propagation in the atmosphere as well as ITU-R design procedures for terrestrial and satellite, fixed and mobile communications in various frequency bands.
Study targets
The goal of the course is to learn fundamentals of propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere for planning of wireless links and appropriate power budgets calculations.
Course outlines
1. Spherical wave in free space, Friis equation, Fresnel zones, reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction in the atmosphere
2. Transmission media for specific frequency bands and communication services, principles of electromagnetic wave propagation in the atmosphere
3. Propagation of the space wave in the troposphere
4. Empirical and deterministic radiowave propagation models
5. Line-of-sight links, link power budgets
6. Mobile links, wave propagation in built-up areas
7. Wideband parameters of mobile wireless channel
8. Interference and frequency planning in cellular networks
9. Free space optics links
10. Wave propagating in anisotropic environment of the ionosphere, HF radio links
11. Power budgets of satellite links
12. Coverage planning for satellite links
13. Introduction to other propagation channels (ground-to-air, troposcatter, propagation in tunnels etc.)
2. Transmission media for specific frequency bands and communication services, principles of electromagnetic wave propagation in the atmosphere
3. Propagation of the space wave in the troposphere
4. Empirical and deterministic radiowave propagation models
5. Line-of-sight links, link power budgets
6. Mobile links, wave propagation in built-up areas
7. Wideband parameters of mobile wireless channel
8. Interference and frequency planning in cellular networks
9. Free space optics links
10. Wave propagating in anisotropic environment of the ionosphere, HF radio links
11. Power budgets of satellite links
12. Coverage planning for satellite links
13. Introduction to other propagation channels (ground-to-air, troposcatter, propagation in tunnels etc.)
Exercises outlines
1. Introduction, basic concepts
2. Calculations of basic propagation parameters
3. Usage of ITU-R recommendations
4. General empirical model
5. Link budget of a fixed link
6. Link budget of a mobile link
7.-9. Terrestrial fixed link design - project
10.-12. Satellite link power budget design - project
13. Interference calculations
14. Presentations of projects results
2. Calculations of basic propagation parameters
3. Usage of ITU-R recommendations
4. General empirical model
5. Link budget of a fixed link
6. Link budget of a mobile link
7.-9. Terrestrial fixed link design - project
10.-12. Satellite link power budget design - project
13. Interference calculations
14. Presentations of projects results
Literature
[1] Barclay L.W., Propagation of Radiowaves, 3rd Edition, IET, 2012.
[2] Saunders, S., Aragon-Zavala, A., Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
[3] ITU-R SG3 Recommendations.
[2] Saunders, S., Aragon-Zavala, A., Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
[3] ITU-R SG3 Recommendations.
Wireless Channels&Propagation - A8M17WCP
| Credits | 5 |
| Semesters | Winter |
| Completion | Assessment + Examination |
| Language of teaching | Czech |
| Extent of teaching | 4P+0C |
Annotation
The aim of the course is to provide deep knowledge of the wireless propagation channel in real environments for the planning of terrestrial and satellite wireless links. It will include a theoretical background for the radiowave propagation in the atmosphere of the Earth as well as design procedures recommended by ITU-R for selected applications, such as both terrestrial and satellite, fixed and mobile links in various frequency bands.
Study targets
The aim of the course is to provide deep knowledge of the wireless propagation channel in real environments for the planning of terrestrial and satellite wireless links.
Course outlines
1. Wireless radio links - basic concepts, ITU-R recommendations
2. Physical aspects of electromagnetic wave propagation in the atmosphere
3. Space wave propagation in the troposphere
4. Wave reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction in various environments
5. Line-of-sight terrestrial links
6. Design procedures for line-of-sight terrestrial links
7. Terrestrial mobile radio links
8. Coverage planning for terrestrial mobile systems
9. Frequency planning in cellular networks
10. Fixed satellite links
11. Land Mobile Satellite Propagation Channel
12. Ground surface wave, radio links in LF/MF bands
13. Radiowave propagation in the ionosphere, HF radio links
14. Troposcatter, tools for planning of wireless links and systems
2. Physical aspects of electromagnetic wave propagation in the atmosphere
3. Space wave propagation in the troposphere
4. Wave reflection, scattering, refraction, and diffraction in various environments
5. Line-of-sight terrestrial links
6. Design procedures for line-of-sight terrestrial links
7. Terrestrial mobile radio links
8. Coverage planning for terrestrial mobile systems
9. Frequency planning in cellular networks
10. Fixed satellite links
11. Land Mobile Satellite Propagation Channel
12. Ground surface wave, radio links in LF/MF bands
13. Radiowave propagation in the ionosphere, HF radio links
14. Troposcatter, tools for planning of wireless links and systems
Literature
1. Barclay L.W., Propagation of Radiowaves, 2nd edition, IEE, 2003.
2. Saunders, S., Aragon-Zavala, A., Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems, 2nd Edition,
Wiley, 2007.
3. Freeman, R.L., Radio System Design for Telecommunications, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
4. ITU-R Recommendations - P Series.
2. Saunders, S., Aragon-Zavala, A., Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems, 2nd Edition,
Wiley, 2007.
3. Freeman, R.L., Radio System Design for Telecommunications, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2007.
4. ITU-R Recommendations - P Series.