VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology

Bachupally, Nizampet (S.O), Hyderabad.

II-Mid Examinations November 2015

ANTENNAS AND WAVE PROPAGATION

(For III Year I-Semester ECE)
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Total Marks 25 M
Part A
Answer all the Questions

(4X1 = 4M)

1. (a).Differentiate Resonant and Non Resonant Radiators.

(b).Write Fundamental equation for Free Space.
(c).Explain Aperture Blocking.
(d).Define LOS.
2. (a).List some advantages of Microstrip Antennas

(3X2 = 6M)

(b).Explain the need for zoning in lens antenna

(c).What is Wave tilt and How does it effect the field strength received at a distance from
transmitter
Part B
Answer any THREE Questions

(3X5=15 M)

3. Explain the impact of different parameters on the characteristics of Rectangular

Patch Antennas
4. With neat setup, explain the absolute method of measuring the gain of an antenna
5. Explain the mechanism of Reflection and Refraction from Ionosphreic Layers.
6. Define and distinguish between the terms Critical Frequency, MUF, LUHF and OWF