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		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16312</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2021-06-08T12:55:11Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
Simulations were conducted in CST. An iterative process was used, with one parameter being varied at a time, and the value resulting in highest gain being chosen. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid ante&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Copper rod antenna.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
The reflection coefficient of the fabricated antennas were tested using a a network analyser. Gain testing was then conducted at the tuned frequency in an anechoic chamber.&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16311</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16311"/>
		<updated>2021-06-08T12:54:37Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
Simulations were conducted in CST. An iterative process was used, with one parameter being varied at a time, and the value resulting in highest gain being chosen. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid ante&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Copper rod antenna.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antenna with stand.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
The reflection coefficient of the fabricated antennas were tested using a a network analyser. Gain testing was then conducted at the tuned frequency in an anechoic chamber.&lt;br /&gt;
 &lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=File:Copper_rod_antenna.png&amp;diff=16310</id>
		<title>File:Copper rod antenna.png</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=File:Copper_rod_antenna.png&amp;diff=16310"/>
		<updated>2021-06-08T12:53:19Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The final fabrication of the copper rod antenna.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16309</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16309"/>
		<updated>2021-06-08T12:47:59Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Steerable antennas */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg|thumb|Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16308</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16308"/>
		<updated>2021-06-08T12:47:35Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Advisors */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg|thumb|Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16307</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2021-06-08T12:47:17Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Steerable antennas */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg|thumb|Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16306</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16306"/>
		<updated>2021-06-08T12:46:33Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Omnidirectional antennas transmit or receive equal power in every direction in a plane. The opposite of these are high gain antennas, which transmit or receive most of their power in a specific direction. High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between increasing power in the direction of gain, and limiting the angles at which power is directed. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic arrays involve a driven element, and up several parasitic directors and reflectors that cause constructive interference in the direction of desired gain, and destructive interference in other directions. They are a common way of implementing highly directive antennas. Parasitic arrays will be used in this project to direct beams. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
To compensate for the limited beam width of high gain antennas, beam steering can be implemented to change the direction of gain. A common implementation of beam steering uses the phased array. Phased arrays have advantages: they are precise and can change direction quickly. However, they are computationally and physically expensive and have a limited range of steering angles, so are not appropriate for all applications. &lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable antennas are generally cheaper and simpler than phased arrays. This project aims to implement mechanically steerable antennas that are more suitable than phased arrays for some applications in the Internet of Things. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
#REDIRECT [[www.wikipedia.com]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) rely on standing waves at resonant frequency in a non-conductive dielectric material. They are useful for high-frequency applications, because there is no electrical loss in the dielectric material, and electrical losses can increase exponentially with rising frequency. &lt;br /&gt;
DRAs can be realised using 3D printed dielectrics, which means they can be highly designable and customisable. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mechanically steerable parasitic arrays have been implemented, as well as mechanically steerable DRAs. However, to our knowledge, no mechanically-steerable DRA-driven parasitic array has been designed before, so the results will be first-of-a-kind. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Design process ===&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Simulations ===&lt;br /&gt;
=== Fabrication ===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg|thumb|Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== Testing ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=16305</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2021-06-08T12:30:43Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== High gain antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
Gain = directivity  * efficiency&lt;br /&gt;
High-gain antennas involve a trade-off between high power in one direction, and a limited beam width.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg|thumb|Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand]]&lt;br /&gt;
=== Parasitic arrays ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Steerable antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Dielectric resonator antennas ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
The design process consisted of the following stages:&lt;br /&gt;
# Tune DR feed to 2.45 GHz and change to hemisphere&lt;br /&gt;
# Simulate and optimise for gain&lt;br /&gt;
# Fabricate&lt;br /&gt;
# Test and interpret results&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:System design diagram.png|thumb]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=File:Dielectric_ellipsoid_antena_with_stand.jpg&amp;diff=16304</id>
		<title>File:Dielectric ellipsoid antena with stand.jpg</title>
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		<updated>2021-06-08T12:29:42Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;This shows the final configuration of the dielectric ellipsoid antenna, including the base stand enabling 2-axis steering.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=File:System_design_diagram.png&amp;diff=16303</id>
		<title>File:System design diagram.png</title>
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		<updated>2021-06-08T12:27:58Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;The main components of the antenna system design.&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=15173</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=15173"/>
		<updated>2020-09-20T12:23:56Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Introduction */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
In this project we will investigate the properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) and design a mechanically steerable DRA-driven parasitic array antenna for the internet of things. Mechanical steering is chosen because of the low cost and high efficiency. The DRA components will be 3D printed using dielectric material, which also helps to keep costs low. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=15155</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2020-09-20T00:32:21Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested.&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
Project description here&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=15154</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2020-09-20T00:31:58Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Parasitic  array antennas  provide  a  relatively  simple  solution  for  beam steering over 360 degrees in the horizontal plane. This can help scanning the environment to find users, or detect RFID tags and connected objects. It can also be  used to optimize  the signal transmitted or received from a moving user in a room, for example.This project will consider the conceptualisation, design and optimisation of a so-called parasitic array antenna that can be mechanically reconfigured through movement of the parasitic elements. The concept will build up on early  prototypes  and  improve  the  concept  to  allow  steering  the  antenna beam  more  efficiently.  The  project  will  use  state-of-the  art  simulation electromagnetic   simulation   tools,   and   the   selected   design   will   be fabricated and tested&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
Project description here&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
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==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
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== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
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== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
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== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
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== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
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[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Objectives */&lt;/p&gt;
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[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
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Abstract here&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
Project description here&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
The aim of the project is to design, fabricate and test a mechanically steerable antenna for the internet of things, using a dielectric resonator antenna-driven parasitic array.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
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		<updated>2020-09-20T00:28:17Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Supervisors */&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Abstract here&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
Project description here&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Professor Christophe Fumeaux&lt;br /&gt;
* Dr Shengjian (Jammy) Chen&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
Set of objectives&lt;br /&gt;
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== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>https://projectswiki.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/projects/index.php?title=Projects:2020s2-7112_Mechanically_steerable_parasitic_array_antenna_for_the_Internet_of_Things&amp;diff=15151</id>
		<title>Projects:2020s2-7112 Mechanically steerable parasitic array antenna for the Internet of Things</title>
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		<updated>2020-09-20T00:26:10Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;A1720254: /* Project students */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;[[Category:Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:Final Year Projects]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category:2020s2|7112]]&lt;br /&gt;
Abstract here&lt;br /&gt;
== Introduction ==&lt;br /&gt;
Project description here&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Project team ===&lt;br /&gt;
==== Project students ====&lt;br /&gt;
* Nikolay Burdakov&lt;br /&gt;
* Anna Ragg&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==== Supervisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;Supervisor 1&amp;#039;s name&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;Supervisor 2&amp;#039;s name&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;lt;External Supervisor&amp;#039;s name&amp;gt; (&amp;lt;Company Name&amp;gt;)&lt;br /&gt;
==== Advisors ====&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
*&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=== Objectives ===&lt;br /&gt;
Set of objectives&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Background ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Topic 1 ===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Method ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Results ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Conclusion ==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
[1] a, b, c, &amp;quot;Simple page&amp;quot;, In Proceedings of the Conference of Simpleness, 2010.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[2] ...&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>A1720254</name></author>
		
	</entry>
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