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Low cost indoor test facility and method for mobile satellite antennas

  • US 20060199543A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2005
  • Published: 09/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A test system for indoor testing of a mobile antenna terminal having a first antenna with a first aperture of a first size, comprising:

  • a second antenna comprising at least one feed and a reflector, said second antenna having a second aperture of a second size, which is two or more times said first size, and being operative to form a plane wave;

    a source of an RF test signal, which simulates signals with respect to a repeater in open space, for coupling to said at least one feed;

    a test platform that is positioned within said second aperture and adapted for mounting said first antenna to receive said plane wave, said test platform being operative for rotating and tilting movement of said first antenna;

    communications test equipment coupled to said first antenna; and

    a processor coupled to said communications test equipment for determining a performance of said mobile antenna terminal.

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