Title :
A Practical Method for Calibrating a Coaxial Noise Source with a Waveguide Standard
Author :
Kato, Yoshihiko ; Yokoshima, Ichiro
fDate :
12/1/1987 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A practical method for calibrating a coaxial noise source with a waveguide standard has been developed by extending the adaptor-changing method proposed by Engen. A practical equation for its noise temperature, the measurement procedure, and the error analysis are described.
Keywords :
Coaxial components; Connectors; Extraterrestrial measurements; Microwave radiometry; Noise measurement; Signal to noise ratio; Standards development; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors; Waveguide transitions;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.1987.1133869
