USA As Represented by Secretary of the Navy

David R Emerson

Nixon A Pendergrass

Gregory D Hughes

Systems and methods for controlling lab equipment such as transmitters are provided that includes a mini automation controller (MAC). The system provides a control system, user interface, and interfaces, including network interfaces usable for interfacing equipment, MAC, and user interfaces over a network, which provide a variety of functions including automation and monitoring of transmission sequences and receiver events. An exemplary MAC may include an Ethernet controller capable of converting an Ethernet signal to a serial signal. The MAC may also include a receiver monitor section comprising a fiber optic receiver input, a copper cable receiver input, and a monostable multivibrator. In addition to the receiver monitor section, the MAC may have a transmitter control section including a transmitter control pulse and a power output. An exemplary MAC may have a microcontroller coupled to the Ethernet controller, the receiver monitor section, and the transmitter control section.

Electronic controller with converter component and signal hold circuit to hold and output indicator signals for a duration

Mini-automation controller

Automation control system and a method in an automation control system

A system adapted for use with an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system is provided comprising an electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system comprising an antenna, wherein the electromagnetic transmitter and receiver system is adapted to produce a transmitted signal for antenna pattern measurement which is transmitted through the antenna; a case located in proximity to the electromagnetic transmitter; at least one measurement probe disposed inside the case without changing the antenna's emission pattern, wherein the case, with the probe dispose therein, is placed no closer to the antenna than a limitation on the transmitter and receiver system component comprising a dynamic range associated with radio frequency energy received by the probe from the antenna; and an output section adapted to send results from the antenna pattern measurement received by the probe to a remote location away from the transmitter and receiver system for recording and analysis, the analysis comprising producing an antenna pattern measurement for the transmitter and receiver system.

Antenna systems and methods for over-the-air transmitter signal measurement

A system and method of manufacturing the same adapted for use with an electromagnetic receiver or transceiver system comprising at least one antenna, wherein the electromagnetic receiver or transceiver system is adapted to measure signal levels for in situ antenna pattern or link budget measurements using at least one signal measurement probe placed in the signal receive path without affecting said antenna's emission pattern or receiver performance. The system further includes an output section adapted to send results from said in situ antenna pattern or link budget measurements to a remote location away from said receiver or transceiver system for recording and/or analysis.

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Ellettsville, IN, United States of America

David R Emerson