Title :
A method of determining free space antenna factor on an open area test site
Author :
McConnell, Roger A.
Author_Institution :
CKC Lab. Inc., Mariposa, CA, USA
Abstract :
A new method for determination of free space antenna factor on an open area test site is described. This method avoids two sources of error that are present in the ANSI C63.5-1998 procedure, and simplifies the measurement process by eliminating the receiving antenna height scan. In addition, a new method of computing the mutual coupling correction factor is presented
Keywords :
ANSI standards; antenna testing; attenuation measurement; electromagnetic coupling; measurement errors; measurement standards; receiving antennas; test facilities; ANSI C63.5-1998 procedure; OATS; antenna factor equations; error sources; free space antenna factor; measurement process; mutual coupling correction factor; normalized site attenuation; open area test site; receiving antenna height; Antenna measurements; Attenuation measurement; Equations; Impedance; Mutual coupling; Open area test sites; Polarization; Receiving antennas; Reflector antennas; Transmitting antennas;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2000. IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5677-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISEMC.2000.874671
