New Positioners for Antenna Measurements

Author: Pedro E. Amador
Publication: AMTA 1983
Copyright Owner: NSI-MI Technologies

The antenna measurement environment has changed substantially in the past few years. Designers are working with higher frequencies than were practical before and new techniques require both phase and amplitude data for design optimization. This has created new demands for positioner designs. This paper describes how modern mechanical design tools together with modern components were used to develop a now generation positioner for antenna measurement.