Project area/S
- Engineering
Project Details
3D CAD model of the antenna to be characterised
The Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) antenna has served as a prototype for the Space Domain Aware-ness (SDA) project. However, different operating environment of the SDA is calling for a thorough re-evaluation of the MWA dipole’s electromagnetic performance for the application that will help unlocking the space secrets
Student Attributes
Academic Background
Electronics Engineering
Computing Skills
Demonstrated ability to use Python or MATLAB and CAD tools
Training Requirement
Student will learn how to analyse the data from FEKO simulations and post-process the results
Project Timeline
| Week 1 | Inductions and project introduction |
| Week 2 | Initial presentation, understanding the SDA project specifications |
| Week 3 | MWA and CRAB FEKO modelling |
| Week 4 | Lab measurements |
| Week 5 | Research of the ground plane effects on the beam |
| Week 6 | Finding optimal design parameters for the antenna |
| Week 7 | Current distribution analysis |
| Week 8 | System analysis and conclusions |
| Week 9 | Final presentation, report writing |
| Week 10 | Final report |
