BOOT CAMP

Sunday, October 24, 2021 | 8:15 am–4:45 pm

About

The AMTA Boot Camp is a 1-day course on antenna and related measurement fundamentals. Live hands-on demonstrations complement the material presented. The Boot Camp is an ideal training opportunity for those new to the antenna and related measurements community and for those who would appreciate an update or “refresher” course on these topics. Instructors are industry experts who were selected based not only on their expertise, but for their ability to communicate effectively.

Topics

The AMTA Boot Camp Back-to-Basics topics include:

  • General RF Measurements
  • Material Measurements
  • Antenna Measurements
  • RCS Measurements
  • EMC/EMI Measurements

Goals and Objectives

Technical Goals and Objectives of the AMTA Boot Camp include:

  • Gain basic understanding of the AMTA-relevant measurement systems and associated equipment
  • Obtain basic understanding of the theory and physical principles of each measurement system
  • Acquire technical vocabulary for each measurement system
  • Gain appreciation for similarities and differences of each measurement system
  • Establish appreciation for the challenges/applications that are driving the need for each measurement system
  • Identify common themes in each measurement system (calibration, standards, best practices, uncertainties, etc.)

Questions

Contact the Boot Camp Coordinator (bootcamp@2021.amta.org) for more details.

Boot Camp Schedule

7:30 am – 8:15 am
Registration & Breakfast

8:15 am – 8:20 am
Introduction
Dr. Lydell Frasch

8:20am – 9:35 am
General RF Measurements and Demo
Mr. Mike Leffel, Rohde & Schwarz

9:35 am – 9:50 am
Break

9:50 am – 11:05 am
Material Measurements and Demo
Dr. John Schultz, Compass Technology Group, LLC

11:05 am – 11:15 am
Break

11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Antenna Measurements and Demo
Ms. Kim Hassett, Microwave Vision Group

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
RCS Measurements and Demo
Mr. Stephen Blalock, AMETEK NSI-MI

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
EMC/EMI Measurements and Demo
Dr. Randy Jost, Ball Aerospace

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Conclusion
Dr. Lydell Frasch