Electrical & Computer Engin 689 - Phased Arrays

Phased arrays are a key component in radars, wireless and satellite communications, remote sensing and imaging systems, and in scientific instruments such as radio telescopes. This course will provide a working knowledge of the key parameters of modern phased array antenna systems. Students will learn to critically evaluate the performance of phased array antenna systems and their main building blocks, with emphasis on factors that are important for high-performance radar and communication systems. Concepts, theory models and design principles will be developed. Students will learn to perform quantitative analyses of phased array parameters at the system and subsystem level. The course will utilize a text, but much material will be drawn from other sources such as IEEE papers. To be successful in this course students should have a good background and understanding of (1) Antenna Engineering (introductory graduate level, e.g. ECE 687 or equivalent) and (2) Microwave Engineering (introductory graduate level, e.g. ECE 584/585 or equivalent).