A compact test range for demonstrating antenna and RCS measurement performance

There are two main parts to an antenna or RCS measurement system: the measurement instrumentation, and the measurement environment or `range´. The performance of the measurement system is dependent upon both the instrumentation and the range. Developing a successful measurement system requires understanding both parts of the system. The paper describes a compact test range that has been designed and built for the purpose of demonstrating antenna and RCS measurement performance of a complete measurement system. Additionally the compact test range will serve as a development platform for future antenna and RCS products and systems. The purpose of the chamber, design objectives, design techniques, expected and measured performance are all discussed