Grant: Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Concordia University
$147,684.00
Acquisition of Planar Near Field Scanner for Antenna Measurements Research
FY 2011-12
Summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Concordia University seeks support from NSERC to acquire near-field antenna range planar scanner, which will be dedicated to support ongoing research on antennas particularly near filed focusing antennas, reflect array, and phased arrays. The equipment will be used to pursue studies of new, innovative antennas of large aperture and large planar phased array antennas for research projects, including studies of dielectric resonator antennas, printed antennas, and radar/sensor antennas. This instrumentation is needed because ECE does not currently have capability for large aperture antenna measurements. Generally, Concordia lacks the sufficient microwave equipment that are crucial for the success of its research program and for training there graduate students in the field of electromagnetic applications. Currently, design and construction of new and innovative large aperture antennas are in plan, and full-scale testing is needed for design validation.
This equipment will have significant impact on our research and the development of highly efficient antenna arrays such as dielectric resonator antennas. Also, this equipment will help the engagement of the University with the industry in the area and help in the economical development of the area. As widely noted by the industry, a shortage of RF, wireless, and microwave engineers has been evident in the past few years, and this growing problem must be addressed in order to maintain the leadership of Canada in the rapidly growing and demanding information and communication intense areas in the 21st century. The instrumentation supported by this program will provide the latest technology for instruction in antenna design and testing to facilitate technology research and education. The graduates of our program will be able to use new methods of antenna design and be able to build and test large array, state-of-the-art antenna components needed for RF, wireless, microwave, and millimeter-wave systems of the future based on experiences with this new instrumentation as well as existing facilities.
Program
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Recipient
Location
Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
422977-2012
Name nom
Kishk, Ahmed
Department département
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Organization id
70
Institution établissement
Concordia University
Province en
Québec
Province fr
Québec
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2012
Award amount
147684
Program id
EQPEQ
Program nane en
Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)
Program name fr
Outils et instruments de recherche - catégorie 1 (<150 000$)
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1510
Committee name en
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Committee name fr
Génie électrique et informatique
Area of application code
805
Area of application group en
Information and communication services
Area of application group fr
Services d'information et de télécommunications
Area of application en
Communications technologies (satellites, radar, etc.)
Area of application fr
Technologie des télécommunications (satellites, radar,etc.)
Research subject code
2511
Research subject group en
Electrical and electronic engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie électrique et électronique
Research subject en
Antennas and propagation
Research subject fr
Antennes et propagation
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Acquisition of Planar Near Field Scanner for Antenna Measurements Research
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Concordia University seeks support from NSERC to acquire near-field antenna range planar scanner, which will be dedicated to support ongoing research on antennas particularly near filed focusing antennas, reflect array, and phased arrays. The equipment will be used to pursue studies of new, innovative antennas of large aperture and large planar phased array antennas for research projects, including studies of dielectric resonator antennas, printed antennas, and radar/sensor antennas. This instrumentation is needed because ECE does not currently have capability for large aperture antenna measurements. Generally, Concordia lacks the sufficient microwave equipment that are crucial for the success of its research program and for training there graduate students in the field of electromagnetic applications. Currently, design and construction of new and innovative large aperture antennas are in plan, and full-scale testing is needed for design validation.
This equipment will have significant impact on our research and the development of highly efficient antenna arrays such as dielectric resonator antennas. Also, this equipment will help the engagement of the University with the industry in the area and help in the economical development of the area. As widely noted by the industry, a shortage of RF, wireless, and microwave engineers has been evident in the past few years, and this growing problem must be addressed in order to maintain the leadership of Canada in the rapidly growing and demanding information and communication intense areas in the 21st century. The instrumentation supported by this program will provide the latest technology for instruction in antenna design and testing to facilitate technology research and education. The graduates of our program will be able to use new methods of antenna design and be able to build and test large array, state-of-the-art antenna components needed for RF, wireless, microwave, and millimeter-wave systems of the future based on experiences with this new instrumentation as well as existing facilities.
