Electronics Engineering

ENG GENERAL OBJECTIVES The course aims to provide students with advanced competencies for analyzing and mitigating atmospheric effects on electromagnetic signal propagation, in support of the design and optimization of wireless communication systems. It offers an in-depth understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation in complex environments, with a particular focus on applications in information and communications engineering. Electromagnetic radiation theory is applied to phenomena such as diffraction, geometric optics, tropospheric and ionospheric propagation, and complex propagation scenarios. The course integrates electromagnetic modeling and systems engineering aspects, with specific reference to telecommunications and remote sensing systems, including weather radar systems. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Formulation of electromagnetic wave propagation theory in open media (e.g., the Earth’s atmosphere), with a focus on engineering applications. Analysis of diffraction, scattering, geometric optics, tropospheric and ionospheric propagation, surface propagation, complex environments, and free-space optics. Application of propagation theory to the design of terrestrial and satellite communication systems, as well as remote sensing systems. Study of microwave radar systems and their use in meteorological applications, such as cloud and precipitation monitoring. APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Ability to apply theoretical and experimental knowledge to the domains of radio wave propagation and radar meteorology, particularly in the context of terrestrial and satellite communication systems and remote sensing technologies. MAKING JUDGMENTS: Ability to critically assess models, approaches, and technical solutions related to electromagnetic propagation and its applications in radar meteorology. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to clearly and effectively present problems and technical solutions concerning radio propagation effects in the design of: Terrestrial and satellite communication systems Remote sensing systems Weather radar systems LEARNING SKILLS: Ability to independently explore and deepen advanced topics in electromagnetic wave propagation and radar meteorology, including the critical review of scientific and technical literature in the field.