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Near-field Scanning Measurements: Theory and practice

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Michael H. Francis, Ronald C. Wittmann

Abstract

This chapter summarizes theoretical and practical aspects of near-field scanning methods. These methods allow complete characterization of the transmitting or receiving properties using measurements made in close proximity to an antenna.
Citation
Modern Antenna Handbook
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Keywords

cylindrical scanning, near-field measurements, planar scanning, spherical scanning, antenna measurements
Electromagnetics

Citation

Francis, M. and Wittmann, R. (2008), Near-field Scanning Measurements: Theory and practice, Modern Antenna Handbook, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=32453 (Accessed October 17, 2025)

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Created July 3, 2008, Updated February 19, 2017
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