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What does a near field scanner measure?

  • A.Amplitude and phase over a surface close to the aperture
  • B.The total radiated power passing through a sphere surrounding the antenna
  • C.The surface profile of the reflector to check its mechanical accuracy
  • D.The impedance presented by the antenna at each point across its aperture

Answer: A

The probe records both amplitude and phase at a grid of points on a plane, cylinder or sphere near the antenna, and a transform yields the far field pattern. Phase is essential, which is why the scanner's mechanical accuracy must be a small fraction of a wavelength. Total power, surface profile and terminal impedance are all measured by other means, though holographic processing of the same near field data can in fact reveal surface errors, which is a valuable by-product of the technique.

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