Title :
On-site earth station antenna verification
Author :
Ekleman, E.P. ; Frimel, S.M.
Author_Institution :
COMSAT Lab., Clarksburg, MD, USA
Abstract :
An on-site antenna verification system has been developed which uses a PC for controlling microwave measurement equipment performing data reduction and immediately displaying the results. The automated measurements and built-in processing allow for more complete and accurate antenna evaluation. When used with an on-site cooperating antenna, significant savings in measurement time, satellite transponder use, and result reporting time are possible. The system preserves and improves antenna performance verification by providing for a more comprehensive and accurate earth station antenna measurement facility. The antenna user and satellite operator can also realize significant cost and manpower savings.<>
Keywords :
antenna testing; automatic test equipment; microcomputer applications; microwave measurement; satellite ground stations; PC; antenna evaluation; antenna performance verification; automated measurements; data reduction; earth station antenna; measurement facility; measurement time; microwave measurement equipment; on-site antenna verification system; personal computer; reporting time; satellite transponder; Antenna measurements; Automatic control; Control systems; Microwave antennas; Microwave devices; Microwave measurements; Performance evaluation; Satellite antennas; Satellite ground stations; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1992. AP-S. 1992 Digest. Held in Conjuction with: URSI Radio Science Meeting and Nuclear EMP Meeting., IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0730-5
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1992.221462
