Prototype Development of an Electromagnetic Hardness Assurance Monitoring System (HAMS)

Abstract

A complete automated electromagnetic hardness assurance monitoring system (HAMS) covering the frequency band of 100 kHz to 500 MHz has been developed. The rationales for the chosen design, the implementation techniques, and operating instructions are presented. The implemented designs are based on highly reliable old technology. the system has worked well in the laboratory but the physical design has not been ruggedized for field use. A hand-held, 12-GHz sniffer was developed for use in localizing leaks detected by the HAMS. The sniffer is battery-powered and capable of determining the magnitude of a leak within 2 dB. Measurements made on as S-250 military shelter and on a baseline and intentionally degraded screen room are presented and discussed. Recommendations for further enhancements to the system are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA208907

Entities

People

  • David A. Schafer
  • Paul R. Trybus
  • Steven P. Cave

Organizations

  • University of Dayton

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Hardness
  • Instructions
  • Local Oscillators
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Oscillators
  • Radio Frequency
  • Shielding

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Microwave Engineering.