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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

 

Associated Researchers

Mr Rob Howes

Engineering Project Manager

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