43rd annual meeting and symposium of the antenna
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43rd Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association
Hosted by Co-Hosted by
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Future Symposia2022 October 9 - 14, Denver, CO Hosted by NIST
2023 October 8 - 13, Seattle, WA, Hosted by The Boeing Company
2024 October 27 - November 1, Cincinnati, OH Hosted by Resonant Sciences
Symposium Benefits• High-quality technical papers presented on a
continuous basis over four days
• Sunday “Boot Camp” on antenna and related measurement fundamentals
• Free day for students - students from local colleges will be hosted for Student Day,
October 26
• Exhibits showcasing antenna and measurement related products and services
• The latest innovations in antenna and RCS measurement techniques
• Meetings with industry leading companies related to antenna measurements products and services
• Networking opportunities with industry experts
• Various social events for networking
• Daytime companion tours to surrounding historic areas
Advanced Test Equipment CorpAMETEK NSI-MIAnechoic SolutionsAP AmericasAPS FireCoBenefield Anechoic FacilityChamber ServicesCompuQuestDelta Sigma CompanyEA Elektro-AutomatikETS-LindgrenKeysight TechnologiesMicrowave Vision Group (MVG)Next Phase Measurements (NPM)
Who is Exhibiting?The following companies will be exhibiting this year:
Ophir RFPlanar Monolithics IndustriesPPGQuadSATQuarterBranchQuarterwaveRaymond EMCResonant SciencesRohde & SchwarzSTAR DynamicsSteppIR CommunicationsTDK RF Solutions Inc.Virginia Diodes Inc.Y.I.C. Technologies
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Daytona Beach, Florida for the 43rd Annual Symposium of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA). The venue is the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort located in the heart of Daytona Beach and directly on the beach. Daytona is a short drive to the Space Coast, which represents one of the fastest growing technical hubs in the United States.
The technical program begins this year with Boot Camp on Sunday, October 24. Boot Camp will cover topics in general RF measurements, material measurements, antenna measurements, RCS measurements, and EMC/EMI measurements. On Monday morning, October 25, our technical sessions will open with our keynote address, “Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Transmitter Electromagnetic Compatibility,” presented by Dr. Dawn Trout from the Kennedy Space Center. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we can look forward to more exciting talks by our invited speakers Dr. Reyhan Baktur and Maria Saporetti, and an engaging and informative Thursday Lunch and Learn by Dr. Nacer Chahat.
AMTA would not be complete without the ability to socialize and enjoy some of what makes Daytona Beach special. Even though there is no sponsored 5K run/walk this year, directly outside of the hotel is miles of boardwalk and beach that provide ample opportunity for those desiring to get some exercise or just stretch your legs. Early risers will be treated to spectacular sunrises like no other.
The Welcome Reception Sunday evening, sponsored by AMETEK NSI-MI, will be held in the North Terrace of the resort overlooking the famous clock tower, boardwalk, and beach. The Monday night event, sponsored by NPM and MVG, will be held at the Daytona Speedway, prior to dinner at the 500 Club. Attendees can also take a tram tour of the facility or, for those with a need for speed, take the optional hot lap. Companion tours include shopping, sightseeing, and museum tours.
On behalf of the AMTA 2021 Host Committee, STAR Dynamics Corporation, ARA, and Florida International University we are looking forward to seeing you in Daytona Beach, Florida for AMTA 2021!
David Pinnell AMTA 2021 Host Committee Chair
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AMTA 2021 Board of Directors
AMTA 2021 Host Committee
2021 Technical Program CommitteeChair: C.J. Reddy, Altair
Ken Allen, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Aubrey Beal, University of Alabama in Huntsville
Francesco D’Agostino, University of Salerno
Justin Dobbins, Raytheon Technologies
Brian Fischer, Resonant Sciences
Lydell Frasch, The Boeing Company (Retired)
Alexander Knisely, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
Teh-Hong Lee, The Ohio State University
Francesco Saccardi, Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
Manuel Sierra Castañer, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Jeff Fordham, AMETEK NSI-MI
Paul Vizcaino, Ball Aerospace
Amedeo Capozzoli, University of Naples Federico II
Zhong Chen, ETS-Lindgren
John Locke, Ford Motor Company
Marion Baggett, AMETEK NSI-MI
Randy Jost, Consultant
Kubilay Sertel, The Ohio State University
Michitaka Ameya, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Joshua Gordon, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Jonathan Frasch, Resonant Sciences
Nathaniel Roman, The Boeing Company
Student Papers and Travel Scholarship Award
Chair: Peter Collins, Resonant Sciences
Brian Fischer, Resonant Sciences
Lydell Frasch, The Boeing Company (Retired)
Amanuel Haile, The Boeing Company
Alexander Knisely, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
Fernando Las-Heras, Oviedo University
Teh-Hong Lee, The Ohio State University
Massimiliano Simeoni, European Space Agency
Edward Urbanik, Applied Research Associates
Alex Yuffa, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Board SupportersPast President: Jeffrey Bean, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Senior Advisor: Mike Francis, National Institute of Standards and Technology (retired)
European Liaison: Amedeo Capozzoli, University of Naples Federico II
Historian: Jeff Guerrieri, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Photographer: Jeff Way, Northrop Grumman Corp.
Chief Financial Advisor: David Pinnell, STAR Dynamics
President: Michelle Taylor, AMETEK NSI-MI
Vice President: Stuart Gregson, Next Phase Measurements (NPM)
Secretary: Zhong Chen, ETS-Lindgren
Treasurer: Lars Foged, Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
Technical Coordinator: C.J. Reddy, Altair
Meeting Coordinator: Paul De Groot, The Boeing Company
AMTA 2021 Host Chair: David Pinnell, STAR Dynamics
Host: Dave Pinnell, STAR Dynamics
Co-Host/Technical Liaison: Ed Urbanik, Applied Research Associates
Academic Co-Host/Student Day Coordinator: Prof. John Volakis, Florida International University
Student Day Chair: Michael Trampler, L3Harris Technologies
Treasurer: Donald Gray, Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
Exhibits Liaison: Michelle Lepage, AP Americas
Boot Camp Coordinator: Dr. Lydell Frasch, The Boeing Company (Retired)
Social Program Coordinator: Susan Frasch, Retired
Activities Coordinator: Amber White, Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Marketing Coordinator: Teresa Jonsson, AMETEK NSI-MI
A/V Coordinator: Jacob Houck, Georgia Tech Research Institute
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Social CalendarAbout the HotelHilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront ResortAt the heart of Daytona Beach, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is an elegant, contemporary hotel designed for comfort and success. Conveniently located just five miles from Daytona International Airport on a traffic-free beach, the hotel sits within walking distance to Ocean Walk Village and the Ocean Center Convention Center. It really is in an unparalleled location on the beach! AMTA is taking place in the North Tower convention area of the hotel, giving the symposium access to over 20,000 square feet of dedicated space. Additionally, WiFi is available free of charge in the exhibit areas and guest rooms, as well as most other areas of the hotel.
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Sunday, October 24
Welcome Reception 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by AMETEK NSI-MICost: Complimentary with Registration
Reconnect with friends and colleagues, share a fist bump, a cool drink and some appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. This event is complimentary to all registered symposium partici-pants and their guests.
Boot Camp8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
The AMTA Boot Camp is a one-day course on antenna and related measurement fundamentals. Live hands-on demonstrations complement the material presented. The Boot Camp is an ideal training opportunity for those new to the antenna and related measurements community and for those who would appreciate an update or “refresher” course on these topics. Instructors are industry experts who were selected based not only on their expertise, but for their ability to communicate effectively.
The AMTA Boot Camp back-to-basics topics include:• General RF measurements• Material measurements• Antenna measurements• RCS measurements• EMC/EMI measurements
Monday, October 25
Daytona International Speedway 4 - 8 p.m.Sponsored by Microwave Vision Group (MVG) and Next Phase Measurements (NPM)Cost: $75, tram tour included Hot laps: Additional $25
Hot laps are high speed trips around the track in cars owned by the track and driven by professional drivers. Speeds can reach a little over 100mph and the cars can run up close to the wall giving passengers the full effect of the extreme 31° banking. There may be up to 3 passengers in each car.
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Awesome Authors’ Reception 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Complimentary; Presenting Authors Only
This is a complimentary networking event specifically for the Presenting Authors of the 2021 Symposium Technical Program.
Exhibitors’ Reception 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Complimentary, Exhibitors Only
Exhibitors are encouraged to send a delegate to the Ocean View Room to enjoy refreshments, hear about upcoming events, and have open discussions.
Wednesday, October 27
Banquet Reception 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner & Awards 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Banquet Wine Sponsored by Microwave Vision Group (MVG)Cost: Included in full registration; $85 per additional ticket
The AMTA 2021 Awards Banquet Reception will take place in the Coquina Ballroom Pre-Function Space and the Awards Banquet will be in the Flagler Room. The banquet dinner is included with full registrations and additional tickets may be purchased at a cost of $85 per ticket. During the registration process, you will be asked to select your choice of entrée (chicken, seafood or vegetarian). Enjoy dinner, wine and you may come away with a great bingo prize!
Tuesday, October 26
Student Day11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: Complimentary to all student attendeesDinner Sponsored by STAR Dynamics
Student Day will provide an opportunity for local university students to get a taste of antenna engineering and related disciplines by interacting with practicing engineers in a variety of venues. As in previous years, students will be able to tour vendor exhibits, sit in on papers, and enjoy a complimentary meal while listening to a presentation targeting issues relevant to those soon entering the engineering profession. In addition, AMTA will host a hands-on Student Day Design Contest. This will give students an opportunity to show off their engineering skills to recruiters (students should bring their resumes!) and have fun at the same time. Prof. John Volakis of Florida International University is this year’s Student Day Coordinator. Students who have an interest in participating or have questions may contact him at 2021.amta.org/student-day.
This outing takes place in the speedway’s 500 Club which is directly behind and attached to the Winner’s Circle. The speedway held its first race in 1959 and is considered to now be the World Center of Racing. The 2.5 mile tri-oval and 31° highbanks allow cars to run 200 miles per hour or more, bumper to bumper, wheel to wheel, inches from the wall. Join us for dinner, hot laps, track tours via tram and the inaugural running of the AMTA Speedway Challenge.
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Monday, October 259:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $65.00Join well-regarded former history teacher, historical society docent and rock musician, Stanton O’Neal, as he shares au-thentically historic stories of Deland, including the Downtown and Northwest Housing Districts, as well as Stetson Univer-sity, during this walking tour of Deland. Brunch to follow at one of Deland’s locally owned eateries prior to your return to the Hilton. Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers are recommended.
Tuesday, October 26 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $65.00Enjoy your morning out on the water during this 90-minute eco-tour through the Ponce Inlet, taking in wildlife settings and an amazing view, while comfortably seated on a fully shaded, flat-bottomed boat. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks, wear rubber-soled shoes or sandals and be prepared for an island stop by bringing a hat, sunscreen and sunglass-es. Signed waivers are required by the watersports group, and these can be completed in advance, at the hotel, prior to your departure.
Wednesday, October 2710 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $65.00Today is the day to absorb art, history and science, as you tour the Smithsonian-affiliated Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS). This 100,000 sf facility sits on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve and includes one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast. MOAS also features, among other exceptional exhibits, the Cuban Foundation Museum, one of the most significant collections of Cuban paintings in the United States. On the same campus, you will find the Brown Museum of Art, home to the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world.
Walking Tour of Deland and Lunch Downtown
Ponce Inlet Boat Tour, Lighthouse Visit and Waterside Seafood Lunch
Dual Museum Tour Day with Lunch to Follow
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Boot Camp Coordinator
Dr. Lydell L. Frasch is a retired Boeing Technical Fellow. He had over 32 years of electrical engineering and electromagnetic scattering related technical experience with The Boeing Company, a total of 37 years in electromagnetics and 40 years as a practicing engineer. He currently works as a consultant in the areas of the electromagnetic characterization of special materials, such as composites and absorbers, the development of in-field measurement devices for characterizing materials, electromagnetic scattering phenomena with applications in radar cross-section analysis/measurement, and antenna measurement. Before joining Boeing as a senior RCS engineer in 1988, he was a graduate research assistant at Michigan State University. Prior to that he worked for the Dow Chemical Company, Midland Division, Midland, MI, from 1980 to 1983 on in-field, analytical measurement instrumentation. Dr. Frasch received the B.S. degree in physics in 1979 and the B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1980, both from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota. He received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Dr. Frasch is a Fellow of AMTA, a senior member of the IEEE, a member of ASTM International Committee D9 on electrical insulating materials, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Sigma Pi Sigma, and Sigma Xi.
Sunday, October 24 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.The AMTA Boot Camp is a one-day course on antenna and related measurement fundamentals. Live hands-on demonstra-tions complement the material presented. The Boot Camp is an ideal training opportunity for those new to the antenna and related measurements community and for those who would appreciate an update or “refresher” course on these topics. Instructors are industry experts who were selected based not only on their expertise, but for their ability to communicate ef-fectively.
The AMTA Boot Camp back-to-basics topics include:• General RF measurements• Material measurements• Antenna measurements
Technical goals and objectives of the AMTA Boot Camp include:• Gain basic understanding of the AMTA-relevant measurement
systems and associated equipment• Obtain basic understanding of the theory and physical prin-
ciples of each measurement system• Acquire technical vocabulary for each measurement system• Gain appreciation for similarities and differences of each measurement system• Establish appreciation for the challenges/applications that are driving the need for each measurement system• Identify common themes in each measurement system (Calibration, standards, best practices, uncertainties, etc.)
7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
8:15 - 8:20 a.m. Introduction Dr. Lydell Frasch
8:20 - 9:20 a.m. General RF Measurements Mr. Mike Leffel, Rohde & Schwarz
9:20 - 9:35 a.m. General RF Measurements Demo Mr. Mike Leffel, Rohde & Schwarz
9:35 - 9:50 a.m. Break
9:50 - 10:50 a.m. Material Measurements Dr. John Schultz, CTG
10:50 - 11:05 a.m. Material Measurements Demo Dr. John Schultz, CTG
11:05 - 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Antenna Measurements Ms. Kim Hassett, Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Antenna Measurements Demo Ms. Kim Hassett, Microwave Vision Group (MVG)
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. RCS Measurements Mr. Stephen Blalock, AMETEK NSI-MI
2:30 - 3 p.m. RCS Measurements Demo Mr. Stephen Blalock, AMETEK NSI-MI
3 - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. EMC/EMI Measurements Dr. Randy Jost, Ball Aerospace
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. EMC/EMI Measurements Demo Dr. Randy Jost, Ball Aerospace
4:30 - 4:45 p.m. Conclusion Dr. Lydell Frasch
• RCS measurements• EMC/EMI measurements
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Dr. Dawn TroutNASA Kennedy Space Center
Monday, October 25, 8:15 - 8:55 a.m.
Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Transmitter Electromagnetic Compatibility
The Launch Services Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is the primary gate for acquiring commercial vehicles to provide a cost-effective ride to space for NASA spacecraft. With the lunar Gateway, more human tended elements are planned for launch. One challenge facing the space industry is the proliferation of communication and science transmitters at frequencies beyond the qualification of space avionics and instruments. Studies have ensued to examine the intricacies of performing radiated susceptibility testing and analysis above 18 GHz. Changes in the launch vehicle communications interface to the range have also led to new launch vehicle antenna systems and more reliance on GPS and telemetry systems. Finally, research initiated at KSC in the area of predicted electric field distributions in launch vehicle payload fairings have spawned Small Business Technology Transfer initiatives for industry to investigate statistical algorithm and computational improvements in large payload fairing modeling of transmitters at frequencies in the GHz range. These topics, along with electromagnetic compatibility testing for launch vehicles will be discussed.
About Dr. Dawn TroutDr. Trout received her B.S.E.E from Memphis State University in 1989, her MSEE from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1995 and her PhD in Electrical Engineering at University of Central Florida. In her thirty years at NASA, she has served as lead of electromagnetic teams at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama and at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and is now the electromagnetic discipline expert. She has initiated multiple electromagnetic related studies in her career and her current research interests include electromagnetic fields in large composite cavities, radiated testing above 18GHz, and indirect lightning effects. Photo courtesy NASA
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CubeSat, a modular type of standardized modern small satellites, has become increasingly popular. With advancements in digital signal processing, power electronics, and packaging technology, it is feasible to fit science instruments and communication devices (traditionally carried by larger satellites) on CubeSats. “The rise of the CubeSat”, as coined by the Science, indeed states the growth of CubeSat research and industry.
Antennas are critical components for CubeSat missions. A CubeSat antenna may provide some or all of the following functions: telemetry, tracking, command (TT\&C), high speed downlink for payload data, receiving positioning data, and inter-satellite cross links. Most often, different antennas are required to keep the CubeSat assembly in modular fashion. On the other hand, antenna engineers strive to create solutions that could pack more functionality into one unit. This brings up a need to understand basics of CubeSat development cycle and link budget analysis, so that an electrical engineer would have sound knowledge of limiting factors (posed by the mechanical system and hardware of a CubeSat ) to the antennas design,.
With rapid advancement of electronics, novel mechanical design, and aerospace technology, new progress in CubeSats is emerging every day. This calls for interests and early involvements of creative young minds. The objective of this presentation is to convey the basics of CubeSat development cycle, launch methods, typical CubeSat orbits, link budget analysis, various antenna solutions, and feasible classroom projects.
Dr. Reyhan BakturUtah State University
Tuesday, October 26, 8 - 8:30 a.m.
About Dr. Reyhan BakturDr. Baktur is an associate professor at the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Utah State University (USU). Her research interests include antennas and microwave engineering with a focus on antenna design for standardized small satellites, CubeSats. She is affiliated with the Center for Space Engineering at USU, the Space Dynamics Laboratory (the university affiliated research center) and collaborates with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Dr. Baktur is active in US National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science, serving as the vice chair for commission B, and the inaugural chair for the Women in Radio Science. She is passionate and committed to electromagnetic education and student recruiting by introducing CubeSat projects in undergraduate classrooms. She is the recipient of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society’s (APS) the Donald G. Dudley Jr. Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2013 and has been actively serving IEEE APS student paper competition and student design contest.
Antennas for CubeSats — From Concept to Orbit
Photo courtesy NASA
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The European Association on Antennas and Propagation was created in 2006 with the aim of gathering the European researchers, experts and institutions in Anten-nas and Propagation field from academia and industry. The association, formally registered in Bruxelles, is subject to Belgium law and is regulated by approved statutes and internal rules. The EurAAP Governance is formed mainly by the Delegate Assembly and the Board of Directors. The former is composed by Delegates which are elected by all the EurAAP Members; the latter is composed by Directors which are appointed by the Delegate Assembly.
Since the beginning, the activity of EurAAP has been structured with the aim of organising and managing:• the “European Conference on Antenna and Propagation” (EuCAP),• “European School of Antennas” (ESOA) courses,• Working groups.
In the frame of the working groups activities, antenna measurement intercomparison campaigns have been conducted and supported from EurAAP continuously since 2006. Thanks to such campaigns, antenna measurement procedures and protocols in facilities have been improved providing also contributions to standards. EurAAP inter-comparison activities have fostered fruitful discussions and led to modernization and harmonization of comparison techniques, attracting participants from different countries not only in Europe but also in USA.
In the past two years new initiatives have taken place: the organization of a new working group to promote the in-volvement of women in STEM and the creation of EurAAP Reviews of Electromagnetics journal. At the end of 2021 many current directors, including chair and vice-chair will end their mandate and a new Board of Director will be constituted with take up duty on January, 1st 2022.
Maria Alberica SaporettiItalian Space Agency (ASI)
Wednesday, October 27, 1:30 - 2 p.m.
The European Association on Antennas and Propagation: Past, present and future perspectives
About Maria Alberica SaporettiMaria Alberica Saporetti received her MSc degree in “Astronautic Engineering” cum laude from Sapienza Rome Uni-versity (Italy) in 2008.
From 2010 to 2012 she worked as project engineer at “Deimos Engenharia”, Lisbon (Portugal) in “Mission Analysis”, “Guid-ance, Navigation and Control” and “Global Navigation Satellite System” units. From 2012 to 2021 she has been working at “MICROWAVE VISION ITALY” (MVI), Rome (Italy), part of MICRO-WAVE VISION GROUP (MVG). At MVI she managed the R&D projects about electromagnetic software for measurement post-processing, antenna diagnostic and electromagnetic propaga-tion in complex environment. She has also been responsible for MVI of several European Space Agency projects.
She is leader of EurAAP Working Group on Antenna Mea-surements since 2018 (in 2021 she has started her second mandate). In June 2021 she has been elected Director in the EurAAP Board of Directors. She is also part of the EurAAP Working Group on Women on Antennas and Propagation to promote the involvement of women in STEM.
Since October 2021 she works at the Italian Space Agency as technologist in the Telecommunication and Navigation Unit.
She regularly participates at the EuCAP symposium and has contributed with papers on technical finding and research related to the EurAAP Intercomparison campaigns activities, techniques linking measurements and simulations, satellite antenna modelling and fast measurement methodologies and low frequency measurements for space antennas. At the Eu-CAP 2022 symposium she is the Technical Program Committee Chair for the area of measurements.
Other than regularly submitting papers to the annual EuCAP symposiums, she has authored many publications at EurAAP and IEEE supported conferences such as AMTA, APS, ICEAA, Metrology for aerospace. She has also co-authored book chap-ters on measurement post-processing and intercomparison campaigns.
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Recent progress in antenna design and propagation modelling for Space Exploration will be discussed and illustrated through a wide range of successful NASA missions.
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has developed the first Mars helicopter: Mars Ingenuity. The helicopter has the capability to transmit to and receive data from a Mars Rover located at a distance ranging up to 1 kilometer. The antenna designs and propagation on the Mars surface will be addressed in this talk. After multiple successful flights, our team collected enough data to compare the accuracy of our models accounting for shadowing effect, multipath, polarization loss, and fading. This involved highly accurate modeling of the Mars Rover and he-licopter. Comparison between calculation and measurements will be presented for multiple flights.
The second part of the presentation will discuss recent progress on antennas for Cubesats. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has significantly contributed to the rapid growth of CubeSat antennas with the development of very innovative de-ployable antennas at X- and Ka-band. The Mars CubeSat One (MarCO) was enabled by a deployable X-band reflectarray that successfully transmitted back to Earth critical data from Insight during its Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) phase. A deploy-able Ka-band mesh reflector was developed for Raincube, the first radar in a CubeSat, which after a successful deployment on-orbit, is currently collecting precious precipitation data all over the globe. This presentation will also cover technology development for future mission covering larger mesh reflec-tors and metasurface antennas.
About Dr. Nacer ChahatNacer Chahat received the Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Ecole Supérieur d’ingénieurs de Rennes (ESIR), Rennes, France, in 2009; the Master’s degree in tele-communication and the Ph.D. degree in signal processing and telecommunications from the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of Rennes (IETR), University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France, in 2009 and 2012, respectively. He is a Senior Antenna/Microwave Engineer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dr. Nacer ChahatNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Thursday, October 28, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Mars Helicopter communication link and innovative antenna for Cubesats, Landers, and Rovers
(JPL), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA. Since 2013, he has been a Microwave/Antenna Engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and he has been Technical Section Staff and Product Delivery Manager since 2017. He has au-thored and coauthored more than 100 technical journal articles and conference papers, has written four book chapters, and also holds several patents. He also wrote the textbook entitled “CubeSat Antenna Designs” published by Wiley describing all of his innovative work on CubeSat antennas developed at JPL. He has developed key antenna technologies enabling new types of mission for Deep Space Exploration. He is co-inventor of the iconic deployable reflectarray used on the Mars Cube One (MarCO) mission, the world’s first interplanetary Cube-Sat. He also co-invented the award-winning Raincube mesh reflector antenna used on the first active radar on a CubeSat. He also invented the Europa Lander antenna enabling direct communication from the surface of Europa (600 million km away), capable of surviving the harsh environment of icy moon of Jupiter.
Dr. Chahat was the recipient of the 2011 CST University Pub-lication Award, the 2011 Best Paper Award from the Bioelec-tromegnetics Society, and the IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society Doctoral Research Award in 2012. He was awarded by Foundation of Rennes 1, Best Ph.D. of University of Rennes. In 2013, he received the Best Ph.D. thesis in France in electrical engineering awarded by club EEA. In 2013, he was awarded the Airbus Group Foundation’s Best Thesis Prize in France. In 2015, he received a French Early Career Award for Re-searchers (Prix Bretagne Jeune Chercheur) for his significant scientific contribution in his early career. In 2017, he received the IEEE A. Schelkunoff Transactions Prize Paper Award. In 2017, he also received the prestigious Lew Allen Award for Excellence awarded by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory “for demonstrated unique talent as a leader in rapid spacecraft antenna development and telecom systems engineering”. In 2018, he was awarded the Future Technology Leader Award by the Engineers’ Council and the NASA Early Career Achieve-ment Medal Award. In 2020, he received the IEEE Outstanding Engineer of the Year from IEEE Region 6.
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This program is preliminary and is subject to change. Updated listings can be found at 2021.amta.org.
Monday, October 258 - 9:06 a.m. Meeting Opening/Keynote Address
8 - 8:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Michelle Taylor (AMTA President)
8:10 - 8:15 a.m. Welcome by Daytona Beach Visitors Bureau
8:15 - 8:55 a.m. Keynote Address: Dr. Dawn Trout (NASA Kennedy Space Center)
8:55 - 9:06 a.m. Opening Remarks and Technical Session Overview: C.J. Reddy (AMTA Technical Coordinator)
Session 1________________________________________________
9:06 - 10 a.m. Antenna Measurement Techniques 9:06 - 9:24 a.m. A21-0087: Additional Tools for Locating and Quantifying a Range’s Stray Signals, Scott T. McBride (AMETEK NSI-MI)
9:24 - 9:42 a.m. A21-0013: Measuring Component Perfor-mance in an Integrated Antenna-Receiver System, Roy C Monzello (Retired)
9:42 - 10 a.m. A21-0077: Pointwise Probe Correction Applied to a Robot-Based mm-Wave Antenna Test Range, R. Moch1, D. Heberling1,2 (1RWTH Aachen University, 2Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR)
10 - 10:30 a.m. MORNING BREAK
Session 2________________________________________________
10:30 - 11:42 a.m. RCS Measurements 10:30 - 10:48 a.m. A21-0108: 3:1 Bandwidth Dual-Polarized Compact Range Feeds for RCS Measurements, Jeffrey Fordham, Jacob Kunz, Edwin Barry (AMETEK NSI-MI)
10:48 - 11:06 a.m. A21-0066: Full Scattering Matrix RCS Mea-surements Using Simultaneous H/V Radar Waveforms, Louis E. Sheffield and R. Jerry Jost (STAR Dynamics Corporation)
11:06 - 11:24 a.m. A21-0070: Autonomous Spherical Passive/Active Radar Calibration System, Spencer K. Wallentine, R. Jerry Jost, Robert C. Reynolds (STAR Dynamics Corporation)
11:24 - 11:42 a.m. A21-0014: Synthesis of Van Atta Array Retrodirective Patterns Using Conventional Array
Characterization, Songyi Yen and Dejan Filipovic (University of Colorado Boulder)
11:42 a.m. - 12 p.m. A21-0049: A fast source reconstruction method for radiating structures on large scattering platforms, Oscar Borries1, Martin Haulund Gæde1, Andreas Ericsson1, Peter Meincke1 and Erik Jørgensen1, Dennis Schobert2 and Erio Gandini2 (1TICRA, 2ESA-ESTEC)
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
Session 3________________________________________________
1:30 - 3 p.m. Computational Electromagnetics and Numerical Methods 1:30 - 1:48 p.m. A21-0012: On Convergence of the Upper Bound on the Gain to Quality Factor Ratio, Alex J. Yuffa1, Marc Andrew Valdez2, Benoît Derat3 (1National Institute of Stan-dards and Technology, 2Colorado School of Mines, 3Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.)
1:48 - 2:06 p.m. A21-0078: Simulation and Measurement of Locomotive Antennas in the Installed State Based on a Scaled Mockup, Muhammad Ehtisham Asghar1, Christian Bornkessel1, and Matthias A. Hein1, Thomas Köhler2, Jens Köcher2, Philipp Clauder2, and Uwe Stöpel2 (1Technische Universität Ilmenau, 2Funkwerk Systems GmbH)
2:06 - 2:24 p.m. A21-0033: A Novel Complex Image Expan-sion for Antenna Measurements Above a Lossy Half Space, David A. Tonn (Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division New-port)
2:24 -2:42 p.m. A21-0064: Development of a Motion-Capable Model for a Robot-Based Antenna Measurement System to Simulate Scattering-Induced Interference, J. Jaeger1, R. Moch1, T. M. Gemmer1, D. Heberling1,2 (1RWTH Aachen University, 2Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR)
2:42 - 3 p.m. A21-0104: AUT radiation by Prolate Spheroidal modelling, Francesca Borrelli, Amedeo Capozzoli, Claudio Cur-cio, Angelo Liseno (Universita degli studi di Napoli Federico II)
3 - 3:30 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAK
4 - 8 p.m. Monday Night Outing at the Daytona International Speedway
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Tuesday, October 268 - 8:30 a.m. IEEE AP-S Invited Speaker: Dr. Reyhan Baktur - Utah State University
8:30 - 8:36 a.m. Daily Announcements and Technical Session Overview by AMTA Technical Coordinator, C. J. Reddy
Session 4________________________________________________
8:36 - 9:30 a.m. Special Session - Antennas and Measure-ments for 5G and Future Communication Systems 8:36 - 8:54 a.m. A21-0111: Solving the Gain/Coverage Prob-lem to enable 5G-Powered IoT, Aline Eid, Jimmy G.D. Hester, Manos M. Tentzeris (Georgia Institute of Technology)
8:54 - 9:14 a.m. A21-0051: Real-Time System using MUSIC Algorithm with Multi-Sine, Francisco Carvalho, Marina Jordão, Nuno Borges Carvalho (Universidade de Aveiro)
9:14 - 9:32 a.m. A21-0025: Consideration of the Feeding Net-works for Measurement of mmWave/sub-THz SoP/SoD/SoC Antennas for 5G and 6G, Jae-Yeong Lee, Jaehyun Choi, Junho Park, Youngno Youn, Bumhyun Kim, Sungmin Cho, Kangseop Lee, Ho-Jin Song, and Wonbin Hong (Pohang University of Sci-ence and Technology (POSTECH))
9:32 - 10 a.m. MORNING BREAK
Session 5________________________________________________
10 - 12 p.m. Near-field Measurements I 10 - 10:18 a.m. A21-0040: A Near-Field to Far-Field Transfor-mation with Noncanonical Plane-Rectangular Scan Using an Effective AUT Modeling, F. Bevilacqua, F. D’Agostino, F. Ferrara, C. Gennarelli, R. Guerriero, M. Migliozzi (Università di Salerno)
10:18 - 10:36 a.m. A21-0045: Practical Considerations in Phaseless Spherical Near-Field Measurements, Fernando Rodríguez Varela, Belén Galocha Iragüen, Manuel Sierra Castañer (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
10:36 - 10:54 a.m. A21-0058: Comparative Study of PNF, CNF and Far-Field Measurements of Metamaterial based Electronically Steered Wide Scan Flat Panel Antenna, Ila Agnihotri, Bill Pedler (Kymeta Corporation)
10:54 - 11:14 a.m. A21-0088: Phase Retrieval for Spherical Near-Field Measurements using Two Antenna Positions,J. Fernández Àlvarez, M. Mattes, O. Breinbjerg (Technical University of Denmark)
11:14 - 11:42 a.m. A21-0085: Errors and Prerequisites of the Short-Time Measurement and Transformation of Continuously Modulated Fields, Fabian T. Faul and Thomas F. Eibert (Technical University of Munich)
11:42 a.m.- 12 p.m. A21-0101: Holographic PNF Filtering Based On Known Volumetric AUT Bounds, Scott T. McBride, Pieter N. Betjes (AMETEK NSI-MI)
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. BUSINESS LUNCH
Session 6________________________________________________
1:30 - 3 p.m. Antenna Measurements 1:30 - 1:48 p.m. A21-0018: Genetic Evolution of the Reflector Edge Treatment of a Single Offset-Fed Compact Antenna Test Range for 5G New Radio Applications, M. Dirix1, S.F. Gregson2,3, R. R. Dubrovka3 (1Antenna Systems Solutions, 2Next Phase Measurements, 3Queen Mary University of London)
1:48 - 2:06 p.m. A21-0015: Synthesis of a Phased Array with Planar Near-Field Techniques Based on Far-Field Measure-ments of a Sub-Array in a CATR, Bernd Gabler, Diego Lorente1, L.G.T. van de Coevering2 (1German Aerospace Center (DLR), 2March Microwave Systems B.V)
2:06 - 2:24 p.m. A21-0098: Phase Retrieval of 2-D Radiated Fields from Phaseless Data: A new Crosswords-Based Approach, R. Palmeri1, G. M. Battaglia2, A. F. Morabito2, and T. Isernia2 (1National Council of Research (IREA-CNR), 2Università Mediterranea of Reggio)
2:24 - 2:42 p.m. A21-0034: Accurate Retrieval of Antenna Patterns in Reflective Environments Via the Test-Zone Field-Compensation Technique, T. M. Gemmer1, D. Heberling1,2 (1RWTH Aachen University, 2Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR)
2:42 - 3 p.m. A21-0080: X/Ku/Ka-band high Gain Reflector Antenna Intercomparison Campaign Results, M.A.Saporetti1, L.J. Foged1, F. Tercero2, C. Culotta-López3, M. Böttcher4, Y. Alvarez-Lopez5, Oskar Zetterstrom6 (1Microwave Vision Italy (MVI), 2Yebes Observatory, 3RWTH Aachen University, 4IMST GmbH, 5Universidad de Oviedo, 6KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
3 - 3:30 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAK
Session 7________________________________________________
3:30 - 5 p.m. Poster Session I A21-0020: Bi-static RCS variations of pedal and wheel move-ments on bicycles between 1 and 10 GHz, Andreas Schwind, Willi Hofmann, Ralf Stephan, and Matthias A. Hein (Technische Universität Ilmenau)
A21-0048: Nonredundant NF-FF Transformation with Planar Spiral Scan Optimized for Flat Antennas Under Test, F. Bevi-lacqua, F. D’Agostino, F. Ferrara, C. Gennarelli, R. Guerriero, M. Migliozzi (Università di Salerno)
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A21-0052: One-port Calibration of Free-space Material Mea-surement System Using Planar Offset Short, Jin-Seob Kang (Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS))
A21-0059: An interpolation-based approach for near field singularity treatment in the close vicinity of a Huygens’s box source for electromagnetic simulations, Lydia Hettak, Jose-Maria Tamayo-Palau, Pascal De Resseguier (Nexio)
A21-0061: Precise Phase Center Localization of Automotive LTE Antennas in the Installed State Through Phaseless LTE Uplink Measurements, P. Berlt, C. Bornkessel, and M. A. Hein (Tech-nische Universität Ilmenau)
A21-0089: Exploring Ping Pong Channels at THz Frequen-cies, Fawad Sheikh, Yamen Zantah, Thomas Kaiser (Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE))
A21-0091: Bi-static reflectivity measurements of microwave absorbers between 2 and 18 GHz, Willi Hofmann, Andreas Schwind, Christian Bornkessel, Matthias A. Hein (Technische Universität Ilmenau)
A21-0105: Causal Models of Frequency Dependent R-cards Suitable for Time Domain, James G. Maloney1, John W. Schultz2 (1Maloney-Solutions, 2Compass Technology Group)
A21-0017: Reduced-Order Model for Antenna Pattern Characterization from a Minimum Number of Samples, Nicolas Mèzières1, Benjamin Fuchs1, Michael Mattes2 (1Universitè de Rennes1, 2Technical University of Denmark)
A21-0106: Reduction of Extraneous Signal Effects Using an Enhanced Extrapolation Technique, Dale Canterbury, Corey Garner, Mason Stringer, William M. Dykeman, and Hiruy Aklilu (Raytheon Technologies)
Wednesday, October 27Session 8________________________________________________
8 - 9:30 a.m. RF Material Design and Characterization
8 - 8:18 a.m. A21-0011: Flat Lens Antenna Technology for Free Space Material Measurements, J.W. Schultz1, B.P. Petrie1, C.L Bethards1, J.G. Maloney2, J.G. Calzada3, J.T. Welter3 (1Compass Technology Group, 2Maloney-Solutions Inc, 3Air Force Research Laboratory)
8:30 - 8:36 a.m. A21-0095: Effect of Surface Roughness on Material Characterization using a 3D Printed W-Band Waveguide, Saranraj Karuppuswami and C.J. Reddy (Altair Engineering, Inc.)
8:36 - 8:54 a.m. A21-0038: Radome Enhanced Antennas, Ronald Lavin, Michael LoRe, Andy Lee, Michael Carr (The Boeing Company)
8:54 - 9:12 a.m. A21-0053: New Method for Determining Permittivity of Thin Polymer Sheets, R.D. Geryak1, J.W. Schultz1, Z. Borders1, J.G. Maloney2, J.G. Calzada3, J.T. Welter3 (1Compass Technology Group, 2Maloney-Solutions Inc, 3Air Force Research Laboratory)
9:12 - 9:30 a.m. A21-0079: 3D Printed Anisotropic Metamaterial Substrates for Antenna Applications, Anastasios Christodoulides, Alexandros Feresidis (University of Birmingham)
9:30 - 10 a.m. MORNING BREAK
Session 9________________________________________________
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Near-field Measurements II 10 - 10:18 a.m. A21-0090: Experimental Validation of Full Probe Correction Technique using Wideband and Dual-Polar-ized Probes in Spherical Near Field Antenna Measurements, F. Saccardi1, A. Giacomini1, L. J. Foged1, T. Blin2 (1Microwave Vision Italy SRL, 2MVG Industries)
10:18 - 10:36 a.m. A21-0082: Near-Field Measurement Tech-nique for Spacecraft Installed Low Frequency Antennas, R. Tena Sánchez1, M. A. Saporetti1, F. Saccardi1, A. Giacomini1, L. J. Foged1, P. Moseley2 (1Microwave Vision Italy SRL, 2European Space Agency, ESTEC)
10:36 - 10:54 a.m. A21-0075: Analysis of Probe Compensa-tion Techniques for Fast Multi-Probe Planar Near Field Mea-surements, F. Saccardi1, R. Tena-Sánchez1, L. J. Foged1, N. Gross2, P.O. Iversen3, K. Hassett3, J. Hartzell3, T. Schellenberg3, G. Pinchuk4, R. Braun4, L. Shmidov4, S. Solomon4 (1Microwave Vision Italy SRL, 2MVG Industries, 3Orbit/FR, 4Orbit/FR Israel)
10:54 - 11:14 a.m. A21-0099: Investigation of the TE-z/TM-z Alternative Spherical Wavefunction Expansion, James S. McLean (TDK Corporation)
11:14 - 11:32 a.m. A21-0092: Simulating θ-zero and Axes Inter-section Errors in Spherical Near-Field Antenna Measurements, Kyriakos Kaslis, Jeppe M. Bjørstorp, Javier Fernandez Alvarez, and Olav Breinbjerg (Technical University of Denmark)
11:32 a.m. - 12 p.m. A21-0103: Implementation and Validation of a Satellite Payload Test Suite for Planar Near-Field Test Ranges, Edwin A. Barry, Pieter N. Betjes, Daniël Janse van Rensburg, Patrick Pelland (AMETEK NSI-MI)
12 p.m. Noon - 1:30 p.m. Exhibitor Sponsored Lunch
1:30 - 2 p.m. EurAAP Invited Speaker: Dr. Maria Alberica Saporetti, Italian Space Agency (ASI), “The European Associa-tion on Antennas and Propagation: past, present and future perspectives”
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Session 10________________________________________________ 2 - 3 p.m. UAV and Robotic Antenna Measurements 2 - 2:18 p.m. A21-0016: On the Uncertainty Sources of Drone-Based Outdoor Far-Field Antenna Measurements, Cosme Culotta-Lòpez1, Stuart Gregson2, Andrian Buchi1, Carlo Rizzo1, Diana Trifon1, Snorre Skeidsvoll1, Inès Barbary3, Joakim Espeland1 (1QuadSAT, 2Next Phase Measurements, 3European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC)) 2:18 - 2:36 p.m. A21-0043: Stochastic Filtering Technique for UAV-Based Communications On The Move Terminal Track-ing Accuracy Evaluation, Saki Omi1, Hyo-Sang Shin1, Antonios Tsourdos1, Joakim Espeland2, Andrian Buchi2 (1Cranfield University, 2QuadSAT) 2:36 - 2:54 p.m. A21-0076: System Parameter Analysis of Integrated Radar Sensors in a Controlled Test Environment Utilizing a Robot-Based Measurement System, A. C. Granich1, R. Moch1, D. Heberling1,2 (1RWTH Aachen University, 2Fraunhofer Institute for High Frequency Physics and Radar Techniques FHR)
3 - 3:30 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAK
Session 11________________________________________________
3:30 - 5 p.m. Poster Session II A21-0042: Measuring Water-Cut with Dielectric-Filled Ridged Waveguides, Jose Oliverio Alvarez1, Ryan Freeman2 and John W. Schultz2 (1Aramco Services Company, 2Compass Technology Group)
A21-0086: Wide Incident Angle Digital Coding Metasurface Applied to Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces, Luis G. da Silva and Arismar Cerqueira S. Jr. (National Institute of Telecommunication)
A21-0026: Base Station Specific Absorption Rate Assess-ment Based on a Combination of Over-The-Air Measurements and Full-Wave Simulation, Benoit Derat1, Mert Celik1, Davide Colombi2, Bo Xu2, Christer Törnevik2, David Schaefer3, Win-fried Simon3 (1Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, 2Ericsson AB, 3IMST GmbH)
A21-0060: Light-Weight Antennae by Electroplating HF-Trans-parent Rigid Foam, B. Neubauer, A. Akar, A.L. Vaske, R. Geise (University of Braunschweig)
A21-0083: Integrated Microstrip Antenna for Satellite Simulators, Shahin Salarian, Dariush Mirshekar-Syahkal (University of Essex)
A21-0036: A Dual-Band High Power PNF Range with Interleaved T/R and Pulse Synchronization, Bruce Williams1,
Eddy Park1, Ryan Cutshall2, Justin Dobbins2, Jacob Freking2 (1AMETEK NSI-MI, 2Raytheon Technologies)
A21-0041: Closed Form Expression for Gain Curves of Stan-dard Gain Horns, Maurice Paquay (European Space Agency)
A21-0100: Experimental validation of a phaseless, non-redun-dant plane-polar antenna characterization, F. Bevilacqua1, A. Capozzoli2, C. Curcio2, F. D’Agostino1, F. Ferrara1, C. Gennarelli1, R. Guerriero1, A. Liseno2, M. Migliozzi1, Y. Vardaxoglou3 (1University of Salerno, 2University of Naples, 3Loughborough University)
A21-0054: Method to Experimentally Verify Far-Field Condi-tions in a Direct Far-Field Measurement Setup, A.J. van den Biggelaar, A.B. Smolders, U. Johannsen (Eindhoven University of Technology)
A21-0057: Effect of a Wet Spherical Radome on the Reflected Power for an S-band Planar Phased Array Radar Antenna, Christine Parry, Alan J. Fenn, Alexander Morris, Henry Thomas (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)
Thursday, October 28, 2021Session 12________________________________________________
8 - 9:30 a.m. Chamber Design, Measurement, and Instrumentation 8 - 8:18 a.m. A21-0044: Numerical Study of the Effects of Absorber Permittivity Variations on Quiet Zone Illumination of Tapered Chambers, Vince Rodriguez (AMETEK NSI-MI)
8:18 - 8:36 a.m. A21-0065: Intercomparisons of Site VSWR Measurement Methods using Mode Filtering, Time Domain and Spatial Sampling Techniques, Zhong Chen1, Stuart Gregson2 (1ETS-Lindgren, 2Next Phase Measurements)
8:36 - 8:54 a.m. A21-0028: Radiation and Scattering Pattern Characteristics of Chamfered-Tip Open-Ended Rectangular Waveguide Probes for Planar Near-Field Antenna Measure-ment Applications, Elbert H. Ko, Domenic J. Belgiovane (Raytheon Technologies)
8:54 - 9:12 a.m. A21-0037: Shielding Effectiveness of Metal Mesh and Radio Frequency Shielding Film for Optical Applications, Nika Amralah (Raymond EMC Enclosures Ltd.)
9:12 - 9:30 a.m. A21-0019: Electromagnetic Interference Measurements at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory RF Systems Test Facility, Cara Yang Kataria, Alan J. Fenn, Adam J. Chapman, and Peter T. Hurst (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)
9:30 - 10 a.m. MORNING BREAK
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phased Array and Reconfigurable Antennas 10 - 10:18 a.m. A21-0055: Measurements of a Deployable Tightly Coupled Dipole Array for Small Satellites, Maxence Carvalho and John L. Volakis (Florida International University)
10:18 - 10:36 a.m. A21-0027: Simultaneous Measurement of Analog Phased Array Elements Using Orthogonal Coding, Mi-chael D. Foegelle (ETS-Lindgren)
10:36 - 10:54 a.m. A21-0030: Modular Horn Antenna for VHF Reference Field Strength Applications, A. Akar, B. Neubauer, R. Geise (University of Braunschweig)
10:54 - 11:14 a.m. A21-0021: On the Challenge of Over-The-Air Measurements of High-Power Massive MIMO Radio Base Stations, Adam Tankielun1, Gerd Saala1, Sebastian Schmitz1, Hendrik Bartko1, Benoit Derat1, Amin Enayati2 (1Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, 2E&C Anechoic Chambers NV)
11:14 - 11:32 a.m. A21-0035: Sub-6 5G Dual-Port 16 Element Patch Antenna Array Designed and Built with The Brick-Based Antenna Design Methodology, Umut Bulus (Antenom Antenna Technologies)
11:32 a.m. - 12 p.m. A21-0107: Improving Measurements and Procedures for Designing Beam Libraries for Reconfigurable Antennas, Charles P. Hunter, C. Austin Sutlief, Connor Frost, Ryan Westafer, Karen Dillard (Georgia Tech Research Institute)
12 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Dr. Nacer Chahat NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, “Mars Helicopter communication link and innovative antenna for Cubesats, Landers, and Rovers
Session 14________________________________________________
1:30 - 3 p.m. 5G and Wireless Design and Applications 1:30 - 1:48 p.m. A21-0031: Validation of Over-The-Air Testing Accuracy at Mid-Range Distance for Massive MIMO Base Stations, Benoit Derat1, Mert Celik1, Aidin Razavi2, Aurelian Bria2, Jonas Fridèn2 (1Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, 2Ericsson AB)
1:48 - 2:06 p.m. A21-0063: Advanced Diagnostics on a Plane Wave Generator by the Equivalent Current Technique, L. Scialacqua, F. Scattone, A. Giacomini, L.J. Foged, F. Mioc (Micro-wave Vision Italy)
2:06 - 2:24 p.m. A21-0081: Over-The-Air Tests of 5G Devices with Direct Measurements at Reduced Distance and Parallax Compensation, F. Saccardi1, A. Scannavini1, F. Mioc1, L. J. Foged1, K. Zhao2 (1Microwave Vision Italy SRL, 2Aalborg University)
2:24 - 2:42 p.m. A21-0068: SICL-based Antenna Array for 5G Massive MIMO Applications in mm-waves, H.R.D. Filgueiras and Arismar Cerqueira S. Jr. (National Institute of Telecommunication (Inatel))
2:42 - 3 p.m. A21-0093: Validation of Millimeter-Wave Plane Wave Generator for 5G Measurements, F. Scattone1, D. Sekuljica1, A. Giacomini1, F. Saccardi1, A. Scannavini1, L. J. Foged1, E. Kaverine2, S. Anwar2, N. Gross2, P. O Iversen2 (1MVG, Microwave Vision Italy SRL, 2MVG, 2Microwave Vision)
3 - 3:30 p.m. AFTERNOON BREAK
Session 15________________________________________________
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Antenna Design and Analysis 3:30 - 3:48 p.m. A21-0069: UWB Antenna Design for Lunar Radiometry, Jeffrey L. Blanco, Haoran Shen, Chi-Chih Chen (The Ohio State University)
3:48 - 4:06 p.m. A21-0102: Cellular 4G LTE MIMO Antenna System Modeling Utilizing Measured Vehicle-level Antenna Patterns, Daniel N. Aloi1, Jia Li1 and Esosa Ekhoragbon1, Leo Lanctot2 and John Locke2 (1Oakland University, 2Ford Motor Company)
4:06 - 4:24 p.m. A21-0046: Transmitarray Antenna Generating Circularly Polarized Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) Beams: Synthesis, Prototyping and Measurements, Anastasios Papathanasopoulos, Junbo Wang, and Yahya Rahmat-Samii (University of California Los Angeles)
4:24 - 4:42 p.m. A21-0029: Measurements and Simulations of a 2.4 GHz Circular Waveguide Antenna for a Portable Radar Kit, Alan J. Fenn (MIT Lincoln Laboratory)
4:42 - 5 p.m. A21-0094: NFC Reader Antenna Design and Considerations for Automotive Applications, Ali Attaran, Nevin Altunyurt, John Locke, Aaron DeLong (Ford Motor Company)
5 - 5:18 p.m. A21-0032: Analysis of Farfield Condition of Broad-band Quad Ridge Horn Antennas, Anoop Adhyapak (ETS-Lindgren)
5:18 - 5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks and 2022 Vision for AMTA
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