Title :
A 30 MHz-18 GHz fully automated far-field antenna measurement system
Author :
Brandissou, Jean P. ; Maes, Philippe ; Ongareau, Eric ; Sillon, Jean C. ; Wyrwinski, Jacques
Author_Institution :
Matra Defense, La Chaudronne, France
Abstract :
The authors describe the operation and performance of a fully automated system which measures far-field phase and amplitude of an antenna in the frequency range from 30 MHz to 18 GHz and then computes and displays far-field antenna patterns and related data. The characterization of an antenna with linear or circular polarization can be obtained for the antenna alone or in presence of a specific structure. A system description and operation of several configurations of measurement are given by focusing on the control computing system used for antenna measurement. Typical results of telemetry antennas measured on scales are presented
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; antenna testing; automatic test equipment; microwave measurement; telemetry; 30 MHz to 18 GHz; amplitude; antenna patterns; automated far-field antenna measurement; circular polarization; control computing system; far-field phase; linear polarisation; telemetry antennas; Antenna measurements; Computer displays; Control systems; Costs; Frequency measurement; Particle measurements; Phase measurement; Polarization; Position measurement; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, 1993. IMTC/93. Conference Record., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Irvine, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1229-5
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.1993.382656
