GUIDELINES FOR EN9816 (Antenna Theory) TERM PROJECT, Fall 2002

The topic, chosen in consultation with the instructor, will deal with the theory and design of a particular antenna (other than thin linear wire antennas). The following are required elements of the 25% project that is due on Nov. 15, 2002:

(1) Review of recent literature (research).

(2) Review of technology (applications).

(3) Some aspect of the related theory.

(4) Worked design example based on (3). Computer simulation is highly desirable and should be used when possible.

(5) An unworked example based on (3) with solution supplied to instructor.

(6) Class lecture prepared, submitted separately, and delivered to class along with the “assignment question” in (5).

(7) Summary.

(8) Reference list.

Care must be taken NOT TO COPY information verbatim from the many sources available (eg. journals, magazines, websites, etc.). Sometimes it may be useful to use diagrams etc. as they appear in the references, but make sure proper credit is given in such cases. The student is encouraged to put his own “flavor” on this project. While not listed above, a student desiring to fabricate an antenna based on (4) is encouraged to do so.

As noted in class, the general topics are in the last unit of the course outline.