Topical Information:

• July 2007 - New DL Program: Master of Science in Engineering Science with major in Electrical Engineering open to graduates of the Bettis Reactor Engineering School ( MSES (EE)-NR )
• April 2007 - New DL Program: Master of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering (Electronic Warfare) (MSESE-EW) Degree Program
• Courses with expected DL sections during 2007 & beyond

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department of the Naval Postgraduate School offers graduate programs for both competency and for degrees.

• Courses for competency: Courses offered for competency consist of a single course or a sequence of courses covering a desired subject area (e.g., radar and electronic warfare). Courses are chosen from our current offerings and broadcast in parallel with the on-campus offering. Course descriptions and scheduled offerings are available on the Office of Instruction Web site.
  
  
• Courses for degrees: The degree program is a full program of graduate study in Electrical and Computer engineering with option tracks in military communication systems, computer systems, power systems, radar/EW systems, signals intelligence, or joint EW. (Custom options are also possible.)

Currently, the department offers real-time classes by video-teleconferencing equipment to distant sites using three high-speed ISDN lines. (Specific details of equipment compatibility requirements are available upon request.) Two-way video and audio enable students at the distant site to participate fully in the class.

The Program

This program provides DoD civilian and military personnel with the highest quality, most military-relevant graduate education available anywhere in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program has been specifically designed to meet current and future needs of DoD in advanced military technology and operational capability. Specific advantages are:

• DoD relevance of the program,
  
• availability of custom options,
  
• minimal job interference,
  
• quality learning, and
  
• cost effectiveness.

Students having a BSEE (or equivalent) can complete the program at their activity in three years with a course load of one course per quarter. Students with a bachelor degree in a technical area other than electrical engineering, but having the necessary technical skills to enter the program, can earn the Master of Science in Engineering Science with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering (MSES[EE]) along with students working toward the MSEE. Both degrees require completion of a thesis .

Typical MSEE Degree Options

A typical 10-course program takes three-years for candidates with a BSEE Degree. MSEE Degree options are customized for the DL sponsor. Possible options may be designed in

• Communications
• Digital Signal Processing
• Guidance and Control
• Joint Electronic Warfare
• Network Engineering
• Power Systems and Solid State Micro-electronics
• Signals Intelligence
• Sensors Systems Engineering

Representative MSEE Degree Program

A representative program leading to an MSEE with an option in Digital Signal Processing and Communications is shown below:

Who Can Apply?

NPS can accept only applicants with a US government affiliation with payment made by intra-government transfer. At present, NPS offers distant learning course and programs only to commands who can organize classes with 8 or more students. Efforts are underway to convert some of the ECE Department's courses to web-based instruction, but these courses are not yet available. Entrance requirements

• Military officers
  
• Government employees

New DL Program Offered!

Master of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering (Electronic Warfare) (MSESE-EW) Degree Program
The program provides a solid theoretical foundation focused on electronic warfare (EW) including electronic attack, electronic protection and electronic support. Students earn a series of three certificates over a period of four to seven years, and then complete a capstone project to earn the MSESE (EW) degree. Details here. Course scheduling information.

Courses with expected DL sections during 2007 & beyond

Roll over each course for more information.

• EC3130 - Electrical Machine Theory - Winter quarter 2008

• An introduction to the analysis of magnetically-coupled circuits, dc machines, induction machines, and synchronous machines. The course includes explicit derivations of torque, voltage, and flux linkage equations, formulation of steady-state circuits, development of reference frame theory, and the basics of machine simulation as required in shipboard electric drive analysis.

  EC3150 - Solid State Power Conversion - Summer quarter 2008

• A detailed analytical approach is presented for the operation, performance, and control of the important types of solid state power converters found in naval shipboard power systems. The course reviews the characteristics of power semiconductor switching devices. A systems approach is used to analyze high power converters: phase controlled rectifiers, line commutated inverters, self-commutated inverters, transistor converters, and switching regulators.

  EC3600 - Antennas & Propagation - Winter quarter 2009

• The principles of electromagnetic radiation are applied to antenna engineering, scattering, and propagation. The characteristics of various practical antenna types are considered including arrays and reflectors. Scattering concepts are introduced and propagation phenomena are considered. Applications include sidelobe suppression, radar target scattering and stealth approaches, HF and satellite communications.

  EC3630 - Radiowave Propagation - Spring quarter 2008

• This course treats the effects of the earth and its atmosphere on the propagation of electromagnetic waves at radio frequencies. Topics covered include ground waves, sky waves, ducting, reflection, refraction, diffraction, scattering, attenuation, and fading. Basic theory is covered and computer models are introduced where appropriate. Emphasis is placed on determination of the transmission loss between transmitting and receiving antennas.

  EC3700 - Joint Network Enabled Electronic Warfare - Fall quarter 2007

• The fundamental electronic warfare analysis course for Electrical Engineering majors. The course considers the sensors and associated weapon systems in use by the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines. Also, electronic warfare in joint theater, electronic warfare receiving systems, communications electronics, signal and telemetry intelligence systems, artillery, directed energy, and laser weapon systems. Active, passive, IR, and dual-mode seeker technologies are also discussed.

  EC4130 - Advanced Electrical Machinery  Systems - Spring quarter 2008

• Advanced analysis of detailed and reduced-order representations of shipboard electric machinery and power electronic drives. This course will include extensions to 3-phase machine and network connections, constant flux and current source control, extensive simulation examples including saturation and open-phase conditions, comprehensive investigation of linearized and reduced-order machine and drive representations, the modeling and control of a dc link system, and the fundamentals of AC machine vector control.

  EC4150 - Advanced Solid State Power Conversion - Fall quarter 2008



Design and analysis of modern power electronic drives with particular emphasis on electric drives for present and future ship propulsion systems and variable frequency/variable speed power converters for advanced shipboard electric power distribution. Electrical and mechanical systems compatibility and electrical system interfacing topics are addressed. This course begins by examining the non-ideal aspects of power semiconductor switches and other components. In addition, dynamic performance of power electronic circuits is explored. The course includes some more advanced topics like resonant converters and active power line conditioner.

More Information?

For a more extensive description of the ECE Department, the program, and course descriptions and schedule, check back on the ECE Home Page.

For more information, contact:
Professor Roberto Cristi
ECE Dept. – DL Business Manager
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California 93943
(831) 656-2679 (DSN 878-2679), Fax: (831) 656-2760

or
 CDR Dave Neely, USN
 ECE Department - DL Outreach Representative
 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
 Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California 93943
 (831) 656-2233 (DSN 878-2233), Fax: (831) 656-2760