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13M031ANT - Antenna Arrays in Telecommunication Systems

Course specification
Course title Antenna Arrays in Telecommunication Systems
Acronym 13M031ANT
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Applied Mathematics, Audio and Video Communications, Audio and Video Technologies, Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Electronics, Electronics and Digital Systems, Energy Efficiency, Information and Communication Technologies, Microwave Engineering, Nanoelectronics and Photonics, Power Systems - Networks and Systems, Power Systems - Renewable Energy Sources, Power Systems - Substations and Power Equipment, Signals and Systems, Software Engineering, System Engineering and Radio Communications
Type of study master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition No prerequisite
    The goal To introduce students with the theoretic principles, operational concepts and main algorithms in the area of antenna arrays, as well as antenna arrays application in wireless communication systems, including MIMO technology. To enable students to apply acquired knowledge to analyze existing solutions and for further research.
    The outcome Students should be able to understand theoretical concepts and the application of signal processing algorithms in the field of antenna arrays, to be able to successfully solve practical engineering problems in this field, or to conduct independent research in this field.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Introduction to the theory of antenna arrays. Mathematical models of wide-band and narrow-band signals at antenna array. Algorithms for narrow-band and wide-band spatial beamforming. Algorithms for direction of arrival estimation. Adaptive antenna arrays. Signal processing in MIMO systems. Application of antenna arrays in wireless communication systems.
    Contents of exercises Practical work in MATLAB, realization of projects, and practical training on antenna array development platforms.
    Literature
    1. Miljko Eric, Nenad Vukmirovic: "Introduction to antenna array signal processing", Akademska misao, 2019
    2. Hary L. Van Trees: "Optimum array processing, part IV of Detection, Estimation and modulation Theory", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002.
    3. Lal Chand Godara: "Smart Antennas", CRC press, 2004.
    4. E. Biglieri, R. Calderbank, A. Constantinides, A. Goldsmith, A. Paulraj, and H. V. Poor: "MIMO Wireless Communications", Cambridge University Press, 2007.
    5. Y. S. Cho, J. Kim, W. Y. Yang, and C. G. Kang: "MIMO-OFDM Wireless Communications with MATLAB", John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010.
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, auditory exercises with specific examples, practical classes and exercises in MATLAB. Independent and group (team) work on project development and homework assignments.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons 40 Oral examination
    Projects 30
    Colloquia 0
    Seminars 0