Introduction to antennas
This course will provide an understanding of radiant devices and their principles, characteristics and applications.
The course lasts 5 days (31 hours) and includes:
- 14 lectures (1.5 hours each)
- 3 research/design sessions
- 1 practical work session
- 1 measurement base visit
Providing basic knowledge of UHF and hyperfrequency antennas and the technologies used.
Course level: Basic
Knowledge of microwaves equivalent to course ELT 009 " Introduction to Hyperfrequencies ".
Joël LEMORTON:
Toulouse site Assistant to the Director of the Electromagnetism and Radar Department at ONERA, Toulouse
Henri-José MAMETSA:
Research Engineer at the Electromagnetism and Radar Department at ONERA-DEMR, Toulouse
- Introduction - Basic principles
- General characteristics of antennas
- Wired antennas and dipoles, horn antennas and slots
- Theory of antenna networks
- Aperture radiation
- Wave reflectors - Cassegrain antennas
- Printed elements
- Broadband antennas, frequency independent antennas
- Antenna measurement methods
- Antenna calculation methods
- Applications and technologies - Radar and telecommunications antennas
- Electronic scanning antenna technology
- Active antennas
- Typology and technology of airborne antennas
- Technology and application of space antennas
- Antennas for cellular telephony and wireless networks
- New antenna concepts (BIE, metamaterials, etc.)
- Concepts of frequency selective screens and radomes
Scheduled in French:
TOULOUSE: 20 to 24 September 2021
For the English realization, please, consult us.