Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)

This study presents a methodology to explore, compare and understand the electromagnetic (EM) properties and behaviour of common building materials at 5G frequencies by conducting experiments in a Microwave Anechoic Chamber. Using a pair of broadband horn antenna connected to the Vector Network Anal...

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Main Author: Lee, Jun Wee
Other Authors: Soong Boon Hee
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/157652
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description This study presents a methodology to explore, compare and understand the electromagnetic (EM) properties and behaviour of common building materials at 5G frequencies by conducting experiments in a Microwave Anechoic Chamber. Using a pair of broadband horn antenna connected to the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), EM plane waves were transmitted from one end through the Material Under Test (MUT) and received on the other. It was important to consider that the EM plane waves passes through the MUT in the far field region. S21 parameters were then measured and recorded for each of the MUT. To analyse and verify the trend of S21 parameters obtained from the experiment conducted in the Microwave Anechoic Chamber, a similar experiment was conducted using a waveguide. This experiment involves placing the MUT in a section of the waveguide and measuring the S21 parameters with a VNA. Calibration must be carried out before taking any measurements such that the normalised attenuation loss due to free space will be approximately 0 dB. The results from the experiments conducted was then analysed and discussed to form relationships between the shielding effectiveness (SE) value of the material and the variable factor of the experiment such as frequency, thickness, and constituents of the material.
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spelling ntu-10356/1576522023-07-07T18:59:50Z Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2) Lee, Jun Wee Soong Boon Hee School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering EBHSOONG@ntu.edu.sg Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering This study presents a methodology to explore, compare and understand the electromagnetic (EM) properties and behaviour of common building materials at 5G frequencies by conducting experiments in a Microwave Anechoic Chamber. Using a pair of broadband horn antenna connected to the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), EM plane waves were transmitted from one end through the Material Under Test (MUT) and received on the other. It was important to consider that the EM plane waves passes through the MUT in the far field region. S21 parameters were then measured and recorded for each of the MUT. To analyse and verify the trend of S21 parameters obtained from the experiment conducted in the Microwave Anechoic Chamber, a similar experiment was conducted using a waveguide. This experiment involves placing the MUT in a section of the waveguide and measuring the S21 parameters with a VNA. Calibration must be carried out before taking any measurements such that the normalised attenuation loss due to free space will be approximately 0 dB. The results from the experiments conducted was then analysed and discussed to form relationships between the shielding effectiveness (SE) value of the material and the variable factor of the experiment such as frequency, thickness, and constituents of the material. Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 2022-05-21T12:56:14Z 2022-05-21T12:56:14Z 2022 Final Year Project (FYP) Lee, J. W. (2022). Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2). Final Year Project (FYP), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/157652 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/157652 en application/pdf Nanyang Technological University
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Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title_full Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title_fullStr Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title_full_unstemmed Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title_short Exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications (part 2)
title_sort exploring electromagnetic properties of smart materials for future building applications part 2
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