| Group |
2012-2 |
Status |
completed |
| Title |
Microwave Imaging Systems for Security Applications |
| Supervisor |
Dr. Abdel Sebak |
| Description |
Recently, there has been increasing interest in millimeter (mm)-wave antennas and devices for use in short-range communications, sensors and imaging systems. This project addresses challenges associated with the design and implementation of mm-wave antennas and how their performance can be measured, assessed and improved with a focus on their use in mm-wave imaging systems. This requires different levels of expertise in antenna modeling, radio-frequency circuits, system integration and antenna technology. To characterize and improve such mm-antennas and devices, we will use a proper measurement solution for mm-wave systems that includes fabrication and testing facilities. The work will be handled in the following steps: 1) the selection of a design for the radiating elements and its modeling with appropriate software to determine the input impedance, radiation patterns, and gain, 2) the investigation of the system engineering architecture of an mm-wave imaging system and the experimental demonstration of an mm-wave imaging array prototype.
In this project students are involved in the implementation of mm-wave antennas in cooperation with one of Dr Sebakâïï��ï��ïï��ï��s PhD students. In particular, students will work on different design and testing techniques for mm-wave antennas for imaging systems. Also, students will learn to work with different commercial software packages such as Agilent ADS and Ansoft HFSS.
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| Requirement |
Course background: ELEC453 (minimum one student) and ELEC456 |
| Tools |
Software: Agilent ADS or HFSS microstrip antenna design and simulation
Hardware: RT-Duriod substrate, SMA connectors, Film resistor
Test Equipment: RF generator, Network Analyzer, Antenna Chamber
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| Number of Students |
3-4 student |
| Students |
Soukaina Attabibi, Alee Mustapha Derbas, Desmond Joanes, Sandy Khaled, Ahsun Zafar |
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