Airborne RF Measurement System (ARMS) and Analysis of Representative Flight RF Environment

Airborne RF Measurement System (ARMS) and Analysis of Representative Flight RF Environment

Environmental radio frequency (RF) data over a broad band of frequencies (30 MHz to 1000 MHz) were obtained to evaluate the electromagnetic environment in airspace around several airports. An RF signal measurement system was designed utilizing a spectrum analyzer connected to the NASA Lancair Columb...

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Hauptverfasser: Koppen, Sandra V., Ely, Jay J., Smith, Laura J., Jones, Richard A., Fleck, Vincent J., Salud, Maria Theresa, Mielnik, John J.
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Sprache:eng
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Communications And Radar
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Zusammenfassung:Environmental radio frequency (RF) data over a broad band of frequencies (30 MHz to 1000 MHz) were obtained to evaluate the electromagnetic environment in airspace around several airports. An RF signal measurement system was designed utilizing a spectrum analyzer connected to the NASA Lancair Columbia 300 aircraft's VHF/UHF navigation antenna. This paper presents an overview of the RF measurement system and provides analysis of sample RF signal measurement data. This aircraft installation package and measurement system can be quickly returned to service if needed by future projects requiring measurement of an RF signal environment or exploration of suspected interference situations.