Allman, M.
, Novotny, D.
, Gordon, J.
, Curtin, A.
and Sandwith, S.
(2017),
Serial Robotic Arm Joint Characterization Measurements for Antenna Metrology, Proceedings of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association, Atlanta, GA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=923895
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Serial Robotic Arm Joint Characterization Measurements for Antenna Metrology
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Abstract
We developed an accurate kinematic model of our six-axis serial robotic arm used for antenna characterization measurements. The model was calibrated over a 0.4 m3 working cell. We validated the calibration using a 1 m2 plane embedded within the calibration cell. The positioning errors for the calibrated case showed a fourfold improvement in accuracy as compared to the uncalibrated case. For a maximum positioning error tolerance of λ/50, the calibrated model should allow for open-loop antenna characterization measurements out to 35 GHz.Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association
Conference Dates
October 15-20, 2017
Conference Location
Atlanta, GA
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Keywords
Antennas, near-field measurements, positioning, gain, pattern
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Created October 15, 2017, Updated March 22, 2019