Title :
Methods for automated testing of phased-array subarrays
Author_Institution :
Lockheed Martin Adv. Technol. Center, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
Automated test instruments have been developed that reduce test time and labor during subarray RF measurements. These novel laboratory instruments are portable and can be used in trouble-shooting phased arrays in the field. Test results of one of the 128 subarrays that make up a particular phased array are included
Keywords :
antenna phased arrays; antenna testing; automatic test equipment; automatic testing; fault location; portable instruments; automated test instruments; automated testing; laboratory instruments; phased array; phased arrays; phased-array subarrays; subarray RF measurement; subarray hat coupler; test time; trouble-shooting; Antenna arrays; Automatic testing; Feeds; Instruments; Laboratories; Microstrip antennas; Phased arrays; Radio frequency; Space vehicles; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference, 2001, IEEE Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6599-2
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2001.931260
