Btech Ec 6 Sem Antenna and Wave Propagation Eec029 2019
Btech Ec 6 Sem Antenna and Wave Propagation Eec029 2019
B.TECH
(VI-SEM) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19
ANTENNA AND WAVE PROPAGATION
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
a) Differentiate radian and steradian.
b) What is meant by duct propagation?
c) State pattern multiplication.
d) What do you understand by fading?
e) Define skip distance.
f) Write a short note on MUF critical frequency.
g) State RUMSEY’s Principle.
h) Distinguish between linear polarization and circular polarization.
i) Draw the structure of 3-elements yagi uda antenna and give the dimensions and
spacing between the elements in terms of wavelength.
j) The diameter of a parabolic reflector is 2 m. for operation at 6GHz; find the beam
width between first nulls and the gain.
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SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
a) With a neat block diagram, explain the radiation pattern and gain of an antenna can be
measured.
b) Explain in detail the binomial array and derive an expression for the array factor also
obtains the excitation coefficients of a seven element binomial array.
c) Discuss in detail about the structure of atmosphere and the different modes of
propagation.
d) Explain the principles of operation of horn antenna and discuss the various forms of
horn antenna.
e) What is dipole antenna? Explain the directional properties of dipole antenna.
SECTION C
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