A Reflectometer for Antenna Measurements
Authors: John McKenna, David M. Kokotoff, Bjorn Widenberg
Publication: AMTA 2004
Copyright Owner: NSI-MI Technologies
The reflection coefficient of an antenna impacts the power transmitted by the antenna. Accurate characterization of this parameter is important in a communication or radar system. This paper discusses an implementation whereby a reflectometer is located near the antenna under test in an antenna range albeit far from the receiver. By placing the reflectometer near the antenna, the measurement uncertainty intrinsic to long cable runs can be minimized.