Course: Electromagnetic and Optical Wave Propagation in Atmosphere and Near the Terrain

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Course title Electromagnetic and Optical Wave Propagation in Atmosphere and Near the Terrain
Course code KE/IDSEV
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fišer Ondřej, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
The subject aims to provide students with insight to the theory of electromagnetic and optical wave signal propagation in atmosphere and near the terrain. Particularly the following topics are included in the course: " Electromagnetic and optical waves propagation in atmosphere " Electromagnetic and optical waves propagation in meteorological formations " Electromagnetic and optical waves propagation near the terrain " Electromagnetic and optical waves propagation in obstacled arreas - inside buildings and in urban environment " An ultrawide band signal propagation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Methods of individual activities, Demonstration, Laboratory work
Learning outcomes
The subject aims to provide students with insight to the theory of electromagnetic and optical wave signal propagation in atmosphere and near the terrain.
Understanding of effects in radio and optical waves propagation in various environments and calculations of radio and optical wave propagation in atmosphere, near the terrain and in complicated environments.
Prerequisites
Electromagnetic theory basics, mathematical calculus at the technical university graduates level

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation, Self project defence

The student is obliged to work out and defend his written report on the assigned topic of the field and to go through an oral examination of selected topics of the subject.
Recommended literature
  • A.K., Ricklin J. C.:. Free-Space Laser Communications: Principles and Advances. Springer, 2010.
  • ARMAND, N. A., POLYAKOV, V. M.:. Radio Propagation and Remote Sensing of the Environment. CRC Press, 2005.
  • Bezoušek, Pavel. Elektrotechnika. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7395-101-6.
  • Coufalová, Havlíček, Mikulec, Novotný, K.:. Teorie elektromagnetického pole I - Příklady. ČVUT - FEL, 2000.
  • Dordova, L.; Wilfert, O.:. Laser beam attenuation determined by method of available optical power in turbulent atmosphere. Journal of Telecommunications and Information Technology, 2009.
  • Henninger, H.; Wilfert, O,:. An Introduction to Free-space Optical Communication. Radioengineering, 2010.
  • Johnson, H.; Graham, M.:. High-speed signal propagation. Advanced black magic. Upper Saddle River Pearson Education, 2003.
  • Lorrain, P., Corson, D. R., Lorrain, F. Electromagnetic fields and waves. New York: W.H. Freeman, 1996.
  • Mazánek, M., Novotný, K.:. Vybrané problémy z teorie elektromagnetického pole. ČVUT, 1993.
  • Mazánek, M., Pechač, P.:. Šíření elektromagnetických vln a antény. ČVUT, 2008.
  • Meeks, M.L. Radar propagation at low altitudes. Dedham: Artech House, 1982.
  • MILLIGAN, T. A. Modern antenna design. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
  • Novotný, K.:. Základy optických komunikací. Baila, 2008.
  • Novotný, Karel. Teorie elektromagnetického pole I. Praha: Vydavatelství ČVUT, 1998. ISBN 80-01-01774-5.
  • Pechač, P., Zvánovec, S.:. Základy šíření vln pro plánování pozemních rádiových spojů. BEN, 2007.
  • POZAR, D.M. Microwave engineering. Hoboken: John Wiley and Sons, 2005.
  • Prokop, J., Vokurka, J.:. Šíření elektromagnetických vln a antény. SNTL Praha, 1980.. Praha, SNTL, 1980.
  • Ramo, S., Whinnery, J. R., Van Duzer, T. Fields and waves in communication electronics. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
  • Schejbal, Vladimír. Sbírka příkladů z elektrotechniky. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7395-567-0.
  • SIZUN, H.:. Radio Wave Propagation for Telecommunication Aplications. Springer, 2005.


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