Portable RF Leak Detector Evaluations and UDRI/MRC Hams Refinements

Abstract

Two tasks related to the detection and measurement of EMI/RFI leaks in electrically shielded portable tactical shelters have been carried out. The first task consisted of the evaluation of four portable, hand-held radio frequency (RF) leak detectors ('sniffers'). The evaluation consisted of an assessment of their reliability, ease of operation, battery life, and sensitivity. Their performance was measured on an S25OG tactical shelter and compared against MIL-STD-285 test results. The second task consisted of the refinement of a previously developed hardness assurance monitoring system (HAMS) . These refinements included further development of the sensor-driven pairs by which EMI leaks are detected and identification of commercial replacement components for custom-built parts in the original prototype unit. This is the first step towards militarization of the design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 07, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258819

Entities

People

  • Aka G. Finci
  • David A. Schafer
  • Gerald P. Chapman

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Instructions
  • Leak Detectors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radio Frequency
  • Radio Frequency Amplifiers
  • Reliability
  • Signal Generators
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Warning Systems

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