An application of the power equation concept and automation techniques to precision bolometer unit calibration
Abstract
The power equation concept has been implemented into a multioctave precision bolometer unit calibration system employing automation techniques in conjunction with an automatic network analyzer (ANA) system. Using statistical methods the system is being evaluated as a calibration transfer system operating in the 2-12.4-GHz frequency range at 1-10 mW. Preliminary results reported here show a single measurement standard deviation of 0.2-1% from 2-10 GHz. Upon a successful evaluation, the system will be qualified as an integral part of the national measurement system.
- Publication:
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IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory Techniques
- Pub Date:
- December 1974
- DOI:
- 10.1109/TMTT.1974.1128473
- Bibcode:
- 1974ITMTT..22.1260K
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Test Equipment;
- Bolometers;
- Calibrating;
- Instrument Errors;
- Microwave Circuits;
- Network Analysis;
- Automation;
- Data Reduction;
- Error Analysis;
- Signal Measurement;
- Standard Deviation;
- Statistical Analysis;
- Instrumentation and Photography