INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043, Telangana

ASSESSMENT FORM FOR OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE)

Academic Year 2023-2024

Name of the faculty Ms.Veena M Kurup

Faculty ID IARE11051

Program B.Tech
Department ECE

Semester 6
Course Code AECC32

Course Name Microwave and Radar engineering

Complete the questionnaire to assess the understanding level of OBE

1. Write Mission and Vision statements for the Institute and Department
Ans:
Mission of IARE:
To provide students with an extensive and exceptional education that prepares them to excel in their
profession, guided by dynamic intellectual community and be able to face the technically complex world
with creative leadership qualities.

Further, be instrumental in emanating new knowledge through innovative research that emboldens
entrepreneurship and economic development for the benefit of wide spread community.
Vision of IARE:
To bring forth students, professionally competent and socially progressive, capable of working across
cultures meeting the global standards ethically.
Mission of the department ECE:
To provide an academic environment that will ensure high quality education, training and research by
keeping students abreast of latest research and innovations in science and technology aimed at promoting
employability, entrepreneurship, leadership qualities with ethics and research attitude.
Vision of the department ECE:
The Vision of the department is to produce professionally competent engineers, innovators and
entrepreneurs capable of effectively addressing the technical challenges with social responsibility and
professional ethics.

2. Write Program Educational Objectives

Ans:
A graduate of the ECE Program should:
PEO - I Success in Professional career: To be excel in professional career, in applied research by
acquiring the knowledge in the fundamentals of Electronics and Communication
Engineering principles and professional skills through rigorous learning – teaching.
PEO - II Design/Development of Solutions: To be in a position to analyze real life problems and
design socially accepted and economically feasible solutions in the field of electronics &
communication engineering or other allied engineering or other fields.
 PEO - III Lifelong learning and Research: To involve themselves in lifelong learning and professional
development by pursuing higher education and participation in research and development
activities to integrate engineering issues to broader social contexts.
PEO - IV Communication skills and Leadership:To exhibit effective communication skills in their
professional career, lead a team with good leadership traits and good interpersonal
relationship with the members related to other engineering streams.

3. Write Course Overview

This course allows students to study and analyze microwave systems at high frequencies, typically in the
MHz and GHz range where lumped elements (e.g., resistors, capacitors, inductors) are no longer
appropriate. It also deals with the concepts of radar systems. The main applications such as electronic
warfare, navigation system, missile terminal guidance and landing systems of air and space vehicles.

4. Write Course Objectives

Ans: The students will try to learn:
The students will try to learn:
I The concepts of wave guide components and electromagnetic wave propagation for microwave
communication using Maxwell’s equations.
II The generation of microwave signals to measure different parameters using microwave test
bench.
III The principle and operation of radar systems and radar range equation for communication.
IV The use of Doppler frequency shift to detect moving target in stationary clutter ,continuous wave
radar system in altimeter applications
5. Write Course Outcomes with Bloom's Taxonomy
Ans: After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

CO Illustrate the principle of waveguide components to couple microwave Understand

1 power and make the relation between input and output power.
CO Demonstrate the operation of microwave linear and cross field tubes for the Understand
2 generation and transmission of the microwave frequencies.
CO Make use of microwave bench set-up for measuring the parameters of Apply
3 microwave signal.
CO Outline the working principle and operation of radar using radar range equation Understand
4 to calculate transmitted power in CW radar.
CO Identify the importance of avoiding blind speed phenomenon, staggered PRF Apply
5 MTI systems are used in modern radar for detection of high-speed moving
targets
CO Choose the appropriate microwave sources, amplifiers and mixers for Apply
6 employing the transmitters and receivers in radar.

6. Identify the pedagogical tools for course delivery

Ans:
 PowerPoint Presentations
 White Board
 Assignments
 Open Ended Experiments
 Tech Talks
 Concept Videos
7. Map topics with Course learning outcomes
Ans:

S.N CONTENT DELIVERY (THEORY)

1. Introduction, microwave spectrum and bands, applications of microwaves CO 1
2. types of waveguides, rectangular waveguides, field equations in rectangular CO 1
waveguide
3. field components of TM and TE waves for rectangular waveguide CO 1
4. modes of TM and TE waves in rectangular waveguide CO 1
5. Impossibility of TEM waves, cut off frequency of rectangular waveguide; Wave CO 1
impedance in rectangular waveguide and Wave impedance for a TM and TE wave
in rectangular waveguide
6. Dominant mode and degenerate modes, mode characteristics of phase CO 1
velocity, group velocity, wavelength and impedance relations
7. waveguide multiport junctions: E plane Tee, H plane Tee CO 1
8. Magic Tee, applications of Magic Tee, hybrid ring CO 1
9. Ferrites: Faraday rotation principle, gyrator, isolator, circulator illustrative CO 1
problems.
10. Microwave linear beam tubes (O type): Limitations of conventional tubes at CO 1
microwave frequencies
11. Klystron: Velocity modulation process, bunching process CO 1
12. Output power and beam loading; Multicavity Klystron amplifiers CO 1
13 Beam current density, output current and output power of two cavity Klystron CO 2
14 Reflex Klystron: Velocity modulation, power output and efficiency CO 2
15 Helix Traveling Wave tube: Slow wave structures, amplification process, CO 2
conventional current
16 Microwave cross field tubes (M type): Introduction, cross-field effects; CO 2
Magnetrons: Different types
17 8- cavity cylindrical travelling wave Magnetron CO 2
18 Hull cut-off and Hartree conditions CO 2
19 Description of microwave bench: Different blocks and their features, CO 2
precautions
20 Microwave power measurement: Bolometer; Measurement of attenuation CO 2
21 Frequency measurements, measurement of low and high VSWR; Cavity Q; CO 2
Impedance measurements.
22 Radar Range equation; Pulse Radar: Block diagram and Operation; CO 2
Maximum unambiguous range
23 Radar wave forms, Prediction of target range, integration of echo pulses CO 2
24 PRF and range ambiguities; system losses CO 3
25 CW Radar: Introduction, Block Diagram, Isolation between transmitter and CO 3
receiver
26 Non-zero IF receiver, receiver bandwidth requirements, Applications CO 3
27 Frequency Modulated CW radar: Range and Doppler measurement, CO 3
Mathematical Analysis
28 Block Diagram and characteristics, FM-CW altimeter CO 3
29 multiple frequency CW radar, Ambiguity Diagram & its application. CO 3
30 Moving target indication (MTI) on A scope, butterfly effect, MTI using delay CO 3
line canceller (DLC), Doppler measurement using Pulse radar
31 MTI radar (with power amplifier transmitter), MTI radar (with power CO 3
oscillator transmitter)
32 Filter characteristics of DLC, blind speeds, double DLCs, Blind speeds, CO 3
Staggered PRFs
33 Matched Filter (MF) receiver, MF response characteristics; Correlation CO 4
Receiver
34 Efficiency of non-matched filters, Matched filter with non-white noise CO 4
 35 Automatic Detection of radar signals: Tapped Delay Line (TDL) detection CO 4
36 CFAR receiver, Radar Clutter: Land and Sea clutter (without mathematical CO 4
treatment)
37 Hybrid Linear-Beam Amplifier and Crossed-Field Amplifiers CO 4
38 Solid State Sources & amplifiers, Methods for employing solid-state CO 5
transmitters
39 Receiver Noise Figure (NF) - Noise Temperature; Measurement of NF, NF CO 5
of Mixers
40 Basics of Radar Displays and Duplexers CO 5

8. Identify the rubrics followed in phase I and Phase II of project to measure the attainment of each CO
Ans:
S. Specification Rubric Strength Maximum Marks
No
1 Abstract 1 2 3 4 5 05
2 Identification of problem and its feasibility 1 2 3 4 5 10
study
3 Bibliometrics / References (Prefer Scopus / 1 2 3 4 5 10
Web of Science indexed journals)
4 Report Submission 1 2 3 4 5 05
Total 30

9. Write programme outcomes and programme specific outcomes of concerned department

Ans:
B. Tech CSE (AI & ML) - PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO's)
A graduate of the ECE Program will demonstrate:
PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis
of the information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5: Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6: The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to the professional engineering practice.
PO7: Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering
solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and
need for sustainable development.
PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of the engineering practice.
PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or
leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
 write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and
receive clear instructions.
PO11: Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12: Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

B. Tech ECE - PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO's)

A graduate of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Program will demonstrate:
PSO1: Build embedded software and digital circuit development platform for robotics,
embedded systems and signal processing applications.
PSO2: Focus on the Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Prototype designs, Virtual
Instrumentation and System on Chip (SOC) designs..
PSO3: Make use of High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) for modeling and evaluating
the Patch and Smart Antennas for Wired and Wireless Communication Applications.

10. Map the course outcomes with Program outcomes and program specific outcomes and give justification for
CO- PO/PSO mapping
Ans:
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PSO’S
COURSE PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PS PS
OUTCOMES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 O O
2 3
CO 1 - - - - - - - - - -
CO 2 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 4 - - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 5 - - - - - - - - - - -
CO 6 - - - - - - - - - -

JUSTIFICATIONS FOR CO – PO/ PSO MAPPING -DIRECT:

Course PO’S No. of Key

Outcomes Justification for mapping (Students will be able to) competencies
PSO’S matched.
CO 1 PO 1 Recall the concepts of transmission lines and 3
waveguides (knowledge) to derive the field components
of wave equations i.e TE,TM and TEM by applying
the scientific and mathematical principles to
own engineering discipline.
PO 2 Formulate and analyze (Problem analysis) the 5
complex engineering problems for determining the
mode analysis in waveguides using information
and data collection with result analysis and
experimental evaluation
PO 4 Understanding the contexts of microwave 5
components knowledge in evaluating the methods of
s-parameters on power dividers including use of
technical literature in design of experiments,
analysis of complex problems
 PO 10 Communicate orally on the concepts of 2
transmission lines and waveguides (knowledge) and
write effective reports on the field components of
wave equations i.e TE,TM and TEM modes
CO 2 PO 1 Understand the performance characteristics of a 3
Reflex klystron and two-cavity (knowledge) for
calculating the input and output power and efficiency
by applying the scientific and mathematical
principles to own engineering discipline.
PO 2 Formulate and analyze (Problem analysis) the 5
complex Engineering problems to evaluate the
performance of microwave sources using Information
and data collection with result analysis and
experimental evaluation.
PO 4 Analyze the microwave power sources 5
(knowledge) including use of technical literature
in design of experiments, analysis of complex
problems

PO 10 Communicate orally on the concepts of 2

microwave sources and write effective reports on
types of sources
CO 3 PO 1 Apply the knowledge of Engineering fundamentals to 3
the description of microwave bench setup for
measurements of parameters of microwave signal by
applying the scientific and mathematical
principles to own engineering discipline.
PO 4 Use research-based knowledge in design of 5
experiments, analysis and interpretation of
data by Knowledge of characteristics of
particular equipment in laboratory for using
microwave bench setup
PO 10 Communicate orally on the concepts of 2
microwave bench setup and write effective reports on
measurements
CO 4 PO 1 Understand the principle of frequency modulated 3
–continuous wave radar by applying the scientific
and mathematical principles to own
engineering discipline.
PO 2 Analyze the concept FMCW and apply it for 3
altimeter applications use research-based
knowledge and of data to provide valid
conclusions to measure short distances, high range
accuracy, and low power requirements
PO 10 Communicate orally on the concepts of Radar 2
Range equation and write effective reports on Pulse
Radar
CO 5 PO 1 Understand the principle of moving target 3
indicator radar and Pulse Doppler radar by
applying the scientific and mathematical
principles to own engineering discipline.
 PO 4 Analyze the MTI radar for moving target indication 6
and clutter rejection using the principle of Doppler
effect engineering knowledge with design
solutions for complex engineering problems with
awareness of quality issues, intellectual property
and contractual issues
PO 10 Communicate orally on the concept of matched 2
filters in Radar receivers and write effective reports
on matched filters
PSO 3 Analyze the concept of MF response characteristics 3
using explicit software and programming tools
for antenna design, adopt technical library
resources and literature search for wireless
communication applications
CO 6 PO 1 Understand the methods for employing solid-state 2
transmitters using the principles of mathematics,
science to the solutions of complex engineering
problems.
PO 2 Review the concept of noise figure in mixers using 4
research-based knowledge and interpretation of
data to provide valid conclusions
PO 10 Communicate orally on the concepts of of display 2
devices and and write effective reports on duplexers
PSO 3 Analyze the concept of display devices and duplexers 3
using explicit software and programming tools
for antenna design, adopt technical library
resources and literature search for wireless
communication applications

11. Explain the justification of key competencies identified in CO- PO/PSO mapping and with percentages
Ans:
PROGRAM OUTCOMES PSO’S
COURSE PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PS PS
OUTCOM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 O O
ES 2 3
3 10 10 11 1 5 3 3 12 5 12 8 5 11 7
CO 1 100 50 - 45 - - - - - 40 - - - -
CO 2 100 50 - 45 - - - - - 40 - - - - -
CO 3 100 - - 45 - - - - - 40 - - - - -
CO 4 100 30 - - - - - - 40 - - - -
CO 5 100 - - 54.5 - - - - - 40 - - - - 42.8
CO 6 66.6 40 - - - - - - - 40 - - - 42.8

12. Make course articulation matrix CO-PO /PSO mapping

Ans:
CO’S and PO’S and CO’S and PSO’S on the scale of 0 to 3, 0 being no correlation, 1 being
the low correlation, 2 being medium correlation and 3 being high correlation.
0 - 0 ≤ C≤ 5% – No correlation
1 -5 <C≤ 40% – Low/ Slight
2 - 40 % <C < 60% –Moderate
3 - 60% ≤ C < 100% – Substantial /High
 PROGRAM OUTCOMES PSO’S
COURSE PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PSO PSO PSO
OUTCOMES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3
CO 1 3 2 - 2 - - - - - 2 - - - -
CO 2 3 2 - 2 - - - - - 2 - - - - -
CO 3 3 - - 2 - - - - - 2 - - - - -
CO 4 3 1 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - -
CO 5 3 - - 2 - - - - - 2 - - - - 2
CO 6 3 2 - - - - - - - 2 - - - - 2
TOTAL 18 7 - 8 - - - - - 12 - - - - 4
AVERAGE 3 1.75 - 2 - - - - - 2 - - - - 2

13. Prepare lecture-wise Course Lesson Plan

Ans:
S.No Topics to be covered CO’ Reference
s
OBE DISCUSSION
1 Course Description on Outcome Based Education - https://lms.iare.ac.in/
(OBE): Course Objectives, Course Outcomes index?
(CO), Program Outcomes (PO) and CO-PO route=course/details&
Mapping course id 127
CONTENT DELIVERY (THEORY)
2 Introduction, microwave spectrum and bands, CO 1 T1-1.0-1.4
applications of microwaves
3 types of waveguides, rectangular waveguides, field CO 1 T1-4.1.1-4.1.3
equations in rectangular waveguide
4 field components of TM and TE waves CO 1 T1-4.1.1-4.1.3
for rectangular waveguide
5 modes of TM and TE waves in CO 1 T1-4.1.1-4.1.3
rectangular waveguide
6 Impossibility of TEM waves, cut off CO 1 T1-4.1.6-4.1.7
frequency of rectangular waveguide;
Wave impedance in rectangular
waveguide and Wave impedance for a
TM and TE wave in rectangular
waveguide
7 Dominant mode and degenerate modes, CO1 T1-4.1.8-4.1.11
mode characteristics of phase velocity,
group velocity, wavelength and
impedance relations
8 waveguide multiport junctions: E plane CO 1 T1-5.4- 5.5
Tee, H plane Tee
9 Magic Tee, applications of Magic Tee, CO 1 T1-5.4- 5.5
hybrid ring
10 Ferrites: Faraday rotation principle, CO 1 T1 -5.6
gyrator, isolator, circulator illustrative
problems.
11 Microwave linear beam tubes (O type): CO 2 T1 - 6.1
 Limitations of conventional tubes at
microwave frequencies
12 Klystron: Velocity modulation process, CO 2 T1 - 6.2- 6.3
bunching process
13 Output power and beam loading; CO 2 T1 - 6.4.2-6.4.3
Multicavity Klystron amplifiers
14 Beam current density, output current and CO 2 T1 - 6.4.2-6.4.3
output power of two cavity Klystron
15 Reflex Klystron: Velocity modulation, CO 2 T1 - 6.4.1
power output and efficiency
16 Helix Traveling Wave tube: Slow wave CO 2 T1-7.5
structures, amplification process,
conventional current
17 Microwave cross field tubes (M type): CO 2 T1-7.6
Introduction, cross-field effects;
Magnetrons: Different types
18 8- cavity cylindrical travelling wave CO 2 T1-7.1.1-7.1.2
Magnetron
19 Hull cut-off and Hartree conditions CO 2 T1-7.1.1-7.1.2

20 Modes of resonance and PI-mode CO 2 T1-9.1-9.2

operation.
21 Description of microwave bench: CO 3 T1-5.3.3,5.4
Different blocks and their features,
precautions
21 Microwave power measurement: CO 3 T1-9.1-9.2
Bolometer; Measurement of attenuation
22 Frequency measurements, measurement CO 3 T1-9.1-9.2
of low and high VSWR; Cavity Q;
Impedance measurements.
23 Radar Range equation; Pulse Radar: CO 4 T2: 1.3-1.6
Block diagram and Operation; Maximum
unambiguous range
24 Radar wave forms, Prediction of target CO 4 T2:2.7-2.12
range, integration of echo pulses
25 PRF and range ambiguities; system losses CO 4 T1-5.11

26 CW Radar: Introduction, Block Diagram, CO 4 T2:3.3-3.4

Isolation between transmitter and receiver
27 Non-zero IF receiver, receiver bandwidth CO 4 T2:3.5-3.6
requirements, Applications
28 Frequency Modulated CW radar: Range CO 4 T2:3.7-3.8
and Doppler measurement, Mathematical
Analysis
29 Block Diagram and characteristics, FM- CO 4 T2:3.6-3.7
CW altimeter
30 multiple frequency CW radar, Ambiguity CO 4 T2:3.8-3.9
Diagram & its application.
31 Moving target indication (MTI) on A CO 5 T2:4.1-4.8
scope, butterfly effect, MTI using delay
line canceller (DLC), Doppler
 measurement using Pulse radar
32 MTI radar (with power amplifier CO 5 T2:4.9-4.10
transmitter), MTI radar (with power
oscillator transmitter)
33 Filter characteristics of DLC, blind CO 5 T2:4.2-4.4
speeds, double DLCs, Blind speeds,
Staggered PRFs
34 Matched Filter (MF) receiver, MF CO 5 T2:10.1- 10.3
response characteristics; Correlation
Receiver
35 Efficiency of non-matched filters, CO 5 T2:10.4- 10.7
Matched filter with non-white noise
36 Automatic Detection of radar signals: CO 5 T1:10.8- 10.9
Tapped Delay Line (TDL) detection
37 CFAR receiver, Radar Clutter: Land and CO 5 T2: 13.1-13.4
Sea clutter (without mathematical
treatment)
38 Hybrid Linear-Beam Amplifier and CO 6 T2:6.1-6.2
Crossed-Field Amplifiers
39 Solid State Sources & amplifiers, CO 6 T2:6.3-6.6
Methods for employing solid-state
transmitters
40 Receiver Noise Figure (NF) - Noise CO 6 T2:9.1-9.3
Temperature; Measurement of NF, NF of
Mixers
41 Basics of Radar Displays and Duplexers CO 6 T2:9.4-9.5

PROBLEM SOLVING/ CASE STUDIES

42 Problems on Phase velocity, group velocity, CO 1 T1-4.3- 4.4
wavelength and impedance relations
43 Problems on Cut off frequency of rectangular CO 1 T1-4.6
waveguide
44 Problems on Waveguide multiport junctions CO 1 T1-7.1-7.3, 8.4
45 Problems on Klystrons CO 2 T1-8.5-8.6
46 Problems on Helix Traveling Wave tube: Slow CO 2 T1-8.6-8.7
wave structures
47 Problems on Microwave cross field tubes (M type)- CO 2 T1-9.1-9.3
Magnetrons
48 Problems on Radar Range equation and Maximum CO 4 T2-4.3.1-4.3.3
unambiguous range
49 Problems on Pulse and CW Radar CO 4 T2-4.4- 4.5
50 Problems on Doppler measurement using Pulse CO 4 T2-8.1-8.3
radar
51 Problems on MTI Radar CO 5 T2:4.5-4.8
52 Problems on Pulse and CW Radar CO 5 T2-4.4- 4.5
53 Problems on Delay line canceller (DLC) CO 5 T2-7.13
54 Problems on Receiver Noise Figure (NF) CO 6 T2-9.1-9.3
55 Problems on Microwave measurements CO 3 T1–11.4
56 Problems on Duplexers CO 6 T2-9.5
DISCUSSION ON DEFINITION AND
 TERMINOLOGY
57 Microwave Transmission lines CO 1 T1-4.3.1
58 Microwave tubes CO 2 T1- 7.13
59 Microwave measurements,CW and frequency CO 3, T1-9.3
modulated radar CO 4
60 Moving Target Indication and Pulse Doppler radar CO 5 T2- 7.13
61 Radar Displays and Duplexers CO 6 T2-9.1-9.3
DISCUSSION ON QUESTION BANK
62 Rectangular waveguides CO 1 T1-4.3.1
63 Microwave linear beam and cross field tubes CO 2 T1-5.4-5.5
64 Microwave measurements, Radar Range equation CO 3, T1-9.3
CO 4
65 Moving Target Indication and Pulse Doppler radar CO 5 T2-4.3.1
66 Radar Transmitters and Receivers CO 6 T2-9.1-9.3

14. Identify Gaps in the Curriculum and adopt suitable measures to bridge the Gap
Ans: No gap is observed in the syllabus.
15. Identify the proposed actions to be taken for improvement of PO/PSO in coming year.
Ans: As per my knowledge all CO – PO’s / PSO’s are properly mapped.

Date: Faculty Signature Head of the department

Dean - TEET Principal