ANTENNAS & WAVE PROPAGATION

(SET-1)

Time: 60 min Max. Marks: 20

) (Final Marks reduced to 10 Rounded of to Integer)

(Answer any TWO Questions)

1. a) List Out the differences between the Active and Passive Corner Reflectors. What are Retro

reflectors? [5]

b) Explain the Geometry of the Paraboloidal Reflectors. [5]

2. a) What is meant by Zoning? Differentiate Curved Surface Zoning and Plane Surface Zoning of

Lens Antenna. [5]

b) Explain Antenna Pattern Measurement in detail with neat diagram. [5]

3. a) Calculate the minimum distance required to measure the field pattern of an Antenna of diameter

Of 2 Meter at a frequency of 3 GHz. Derive the necessary Equation. [5]

b) Describe the salient features of Ground Wave Propagation. Discuss the Effect of frequency Earth

Constants and curvature of Earth on Ground Wave Propagation. [5]

4. a) Explain M-Curves and their Characteristics in detail. [5]

b) Write Short notes on

i) Selective fading and Interference fading.

ii) Optimum Working frequency. [5]

 AURORA’S SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
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III Year B.Tech ECE I-Sem, II-MID November 2014
ANTENNAS & WAVE PROPAGATION
(SET-2)
Time: 60 min Max. Marks: 20
Date: 22-11-2014 (FN) (Final Marks reduced to 10 Rounded of to Integer)

(Answer any TWO Questions)

1. a) Explain the Principle of formation of images in Active Corner Reflector Antenna .Sketch image

Formation of 45° Corner Reflector Antenna. [5]

b) Explain the principle Operation of Dielectric Lens Antenna with neat diagram. [5]

2. a) What are the different types of Zoning. Explain their Advantages & Disadvantages. [5]

b) Draw the neat setup for Measuring Gain of an Antenna and Explain. [5]

3. a) What are the different Mechanisms of Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves and Explain. [5]

b) What is Angle of Tilt? How does it effect the Field strength at a distance from Transmitter. [5]

4. a) Discuss Wave Characteristics under different Frequency Ranges. [5]

b) Write Short notes on [5]

i) Duct Propagation.

ii) Ionospheric Abnormalities.