Camell, D.
(1998),
Uncertainty Assessment for Standard Antenna Measurements on the Open Area Test Site, Technical Note (NIST TN), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
(Accessed October 16, 2025)
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Uncertainty Assessment for Standard Antenna Measurements on the Open Area Test Site
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Abstract
The National Institute of Standards and Technology calibrates electromagnetic compatibility antennas using the standard antenna method. This method uses a standard antenna to precisely measure the electric field at a location. An antenna under test is placed where the standard antenna was located to determine its antenna factor. Complete uncertainties are determined for calibrations performed on the open-area-test-site leading to a statement of uncertainty of the method. The results of this procedure yield a standard uncertainty of 0.4 dB. Assessment of this uncertainty statement and its details are presented in this paper.Citation
Technical Note (NIST TN) - 1507
Report Number
1507
Volume
1507
NIST Pub Series
Pub Type
NIST Pubs
Keywords
antenna factor, electromagnetic compatibility, measurement, open area test site, standard antenna, uncertainty analysis
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Created September 1, 1998, Updated February 19, 2017